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Thank you. I also found an Italian shop that sell your products. Now that I finally see what a turf is, a foliage and so on I can finally buy your products.
Absolutely amazing! I need to watch this video over and over so I can achieve the same results on my layout. Thanks for sharing such a well produced how to video!
I'm build a very detailed fairy garden for my granddaughter. This is prefect and great job explaining!! Excited to start getting my ponds in my garden. It's on my screen poach and protected from weather. Thank you!!👍
You can most definitely sand the Plaster Cloth once it is dry. You would only want to do a light sanding with a very fine grit paper so you do not expose the fibers holding the cloth together. If you want to paint the rock castings individually, lay them all out on a covered surface and apply the Pigments according to our technique. However, to create a more realistic look, adhere the rock castings to the pond, allow them to dry and then paint all at one time.
The Scenic Cement will assist with decreasing the shedding of turf and other products but will not create the hardened surface most gamers are looking for. Minwax makes a product called Polycrylic. We have not tested it for this application but our scenery experts are familiar with it and other gamers have recommended the product. To use it, dilute 1 part water to 4 parts Polycrylic and spray on using a common household sprayer.
What a great video! I'm absolutely impressed with how easy it seems to be to create such a piece of terrain in under 30 minutes (maybe about an hour in real life circumstances ;) )
Hello Axel! Not sure what you mean by a problem, but if you want to purchase our products in Europe, Bachmann Europe distributes our product to retail outlets in many different countries. You can Google them to find their website and contact them in order to find if there is a retail store near you. You can also order from us on the website, however shipping will be VERY expensive.
Very effective system, in starting from dark to light and fine to coarse, with application of cement to immobilize the layers. The addition of the purple wildflowers give much interest to the foreground; and I believe that adding a boulder or two of the same type that is in background, would would help tie the front to the back. The wildflowers as vegetation that nestles among the turf would benefit from further anchoring, so as to depict it as emerging from the finer ground cover. Excellent results, especially considering that it was fashioned under the constraints of a camera.
What I like to do is to paint the platform or surface in green or earth colors, then sprinkle the green ground foam material on while the paint is still wet, then after a bit apply scenic cement to seal the ground cover.
Hello Cameron. It can be expensive ordering directly from us. We sell at full retail and charge shipping, because it is our policy not to compete with our dealers. If there is no local hobby shop that carries Woodland Scenics products, you can order it from Internet suppliers. Google it. There are several online dealers that carry our products, and you can sometimes find some great prices on shipping. Good luck and Happy Modeling!
Absolutely brilliant im in the middle of a rocky cliff face on my layout (newbee here) this video is just what i needed to show me how to finish it off you guys are great love the videos off to local model shop for the list of supplies used in this tutorial
Most local hobby shops throughout the U.S. carry our products, and many of them carry close to the full line. To find a hobby shop near you, you can visit our website Store Locator. You can find it on the main menu listed on the home page. If you live outside the U.S., our products are available in several countries, as well, and that informaiton is also available on the Store Locator. Hope this helps.
Thank you so much for this video. I was wondering about this product and how hard/complicated this would be, and this looks quite simple. This guide is also very helpful.
I always want to buy WoodlandScenics products. Now I know I will buy them for sure! After this video I'm not scared anymore by the idea of doing a bigger diorama. I hope woodlandscenics has got jars and bags littler then the ones used in the video because my dioramas are very tiny compared to that...I don't want to buy jars so big.
How does it look after 9 years? Haha looks awesome thanks for showing me how to create the ground cover. I'm making a slot car track with scenic, scenery.
Amazing wouldn't know where to start with mine without you chaps best ive seen so far by miles keep them coming chaps 10/10.When you guys coming to Blighty ill supply free B&B if you do one to one lessons
+Paul Brooks Thank you for such a compliment! We hope that it is going well for you. Not sure the next time we will be out that way, but keep watching the videos. They can be just as helpful!
I'm making my first diorama and I am at the part to where I put on plaster cloth. now when it gets dry can I sand it to make it smooth. By the way you guys are asome at doing this stuff.
Looks great! For just under $500 you can build your own fantastic 2' x 3' diorama. If you looking for a 4' x 8' train layout with woodland scenics buildings, auto scenes, switches, just plug lighting, sidewalks and asphalt plus tools to craft with just add another cool 2 grand. I should have played the lottery. Addictive, expensive hobby I've gotten myself into.
Nice tutorial. I am considering some products for a test diorama but I am wondering which scale this tutorial is more or less. As I am working in 1/160 eg how fine is fine turf relatered to this scale. Also other items look a bit too rouge or are there tips and tricks for using these materials in finer scales?
This model was not made to a specific scale. Fine Turf is suitable for N scale. If you visit the Fine Turf page on our website, you can see the size in the description. This is also true for Coarse and Blended Turf.
Hello. There should be no issues with using 100% acrylic paint and fireboard for regular usage. However, the fireboard may interfere with Realistic Water. We do not recommend using fireboard as a base if you intend to use Realistic Water.
Hello! We recommend applying the Scenic Cement to the area first, after applying the Scenic Cement, you can then apply the turf. Let the Scenic Cement dry approximately 5-10 minutes. Then Spray the Scenic Cement over the turf, you can then add additional layers of turf if desired. When you spray the Scenic Cement over the turf, you might want to spray it at a distance. Spraying to closely will cause the turf to move around and clump up. Also it is recommended that you check the nozzle of the sprayer, sometimes this can get clogged and this can cause the Scenic Cement to splatter as it is being sprayed. You can use warm soapy water to clean the spray nozzle, or try spraying some denatured alcohol through the head of the sprayer. The sprayer should give a fine spray, also it is a good idea to shake the bottle of Scenic Cement during use. Hope this helps, and Happy Modeling!
We suggest using Earth Colors Liquid Pigments with very little greenery, or choose products that have less of a green color. All of our Ground Cover options can be found at the link below. Each one has multiple color options that should suit your needs. woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/show/category/GroundCover
If you turn it upside down, will pieces of it fall off? Those bushes don't look like they are held down by the strings of glue beneath them. I'm particularly looking to make wargaming terrain, and may need to store the big board on its side!
Asher Bar-Yadin Although, we do not test products other than our own for their intended use, we cannot offer an opinion of how other glues will perform with Underbrush, although we know that modelers use all sorts of adhesives when creating scenery. If you have a glue you would like to try, we suggest testing it with some landscape material. If it doesn't work, you can always landscape the area again, covering it with more scenery, and you will never know there was a 'mistake.' Hope this helps!
thanks for your reply and advice! can you provide some additional advice/guidance re: another one of your products, Realistic Water? if one adds water lillies, swamp grass, cat tails etc to your water feature (say a pond or lake), do you add them after the "resin" hardens completely and if so what kind of adhesive should one use? or do you insert or emplace the scenery items after you pour the water and while it is still curing? (rocks and such you emplace before one pours i know)...woodland scenics instruct all not to touch the "resin" until it is completely hardened)...finally if your water feature is on the edge of your layout and you do not have a fascia built on the layout edge as a permanent dam, what do you think is best to use as a temporary dam to prevent leakage and maintain the level of the water at the edge? styrene? glass? piece of mirro? wood with wax paper? will the resin stick to the dam material as you remove the temporary dam???? i see so many you tube videos where posters (who use all sorts of resins, varnish, etc.) bemoan either leakage, damage to the water feature at the edge, and/or not being able to remove the dam material from the resin once it hardens...thanks again!!!! your products are the best! :o)
Hi, D Chen! We recommend putting objects on top of the Realistic Water once the surface becomes tacky, allowing the itemsto stick. However, if the items are heavy, this may cause the items to sink. We recommend testing in a small area first. If you are wanting to permanently attach items to the top of the Realistic Water once it is cured, we recommend using Realistic Water or Scenic Glue (S190). To create a dam before pouring your water feature, choose any clear piece of plastic like styrene or acetate. Make sure the area where the pieces will be affixed is clean and flat. Adhere the clear plastic to the layout with double stick tape. Make the plastic higher than the anticipated level of the water feature, and pour the Realistic Water. Once the water height has been achieved and the Realistic Water has cured, carefully cut the plastic to the level of the water and leave in place. For further assistance, you can contact Sales and Customer Service directly with this form: securewoodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/show/information/ContactUs or by calling 573-346-5555.
Below are links to all of our red foliage products: Red Pollen: woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/show/item/T4647 Fall Red Coarse Turf: woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/show/item/CT-FR Fall Rust Coarse Turf: woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/show/item/CT-FRU Fall Mix Clump Foliage: woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/show/item/CF-FM Fall Mix Fine-Leaf Foliage: woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/show/item/F1135
Thank you for watching our video. We do have them listed in our video description. I'm sorry you're unable to see it. For your convenience, here is a list of products mentioned. If you need more information on any of these products, you can always visit our website. Fine Turf - Yellow (T1343) Fine Turf - Green Grass (T1345) Scenic Glue (S190) Scenic Cement (S191) Scenic Sprayer (S192) Earth Undercoat (C1229) Fine Turf - Dark Green (T1345) Fine Turf - Yellow (T1343) Blended Fine Turf - Green (T1349) Coarse Turf - Medium Green (T1364) Coarse Turf - Light Green (T1363) Underbrush - Dark Green (FC1637) Underbrush - Olive (FC1634) Bushes - Medium (FC1646) Bushes - Light (FC1645) Foliage Clusters - Dark (FC59) Foliage (F51) Lichen (L162) Flowering Foliage - Purple (F177) Flowering Foliage - Yellow (F176) Premium Trees - Conifer (TR1625) Premium Trees - Maple (TR1610)
+AngelGhost2k9 - Yes, you are able to use any ordinary spray bottle tht is made to use for water-based liquids. It is very important that with any type of sprayer that you use to make sure to wash the sprayer head out with hot soapy water following each use. This will prevent the spray head clogging due to a build up of adhesive. Hope this helps1
wow...awesome vid...i have some time now to restart my model railroading hobby after several long years of active duty service...soooooooo much to get caught up on....these vids are so great...what is the name of the woodland scenics foliage product that was light green and you said simulates vine grown on rocks/cliff faces and well as low ground cover...very strandy and comes in a rolled sheet??? thanks!!!!
Foliage - Light Green (F51) was used in this video. Foliage is excellent for making trees, vines, weeds, bushes, hedges or any low growth. Simply stretch the sheet of Foliage for a thin, lacy application. Use for any scale.This product is available in four colors and two fall blends. woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/show/category/GCFoliage
With the Scenic Glue it didn't lock the scenery to the board. It made the turf stick together but it didn't actually stick to the board. How can I fix that. Also when I put the Scenic Cement down it turned the light colored turf to a darker color.
Colby Benner Hey Colby...just noticed this. Sorry. Have sent your question to our modelers in Product Development, and I'll have an answer for you next week. Sorry this one got through me!
Colby Benner I spoke with one of our modelers in Product Development and they don't know why you are having the problem. Scenic Cement will cause turf to darken somewhat, but not enough that it is very noticeable...this sounds drastic. PD needs more information. Could you please email sales@woodlandscenics.com - attention Marsha, let them know you are the modeler on RUclips with the question about Scenic Glue and Scenic Cement, and give the answers to the following questions to start...exactly what are the turf products you are working with and what is the surface of the board made of? That should get us on the road toward some answers. Thanks!
+dankesttouchie I'm not affiliated with Woodland Scenics in any way, but have used their products since they were first introduced. Their landscaping products do not have an actual "scale" for the most part. While they do have dome items that do have a specific scale, those are mostly vehicles, buildings, trees, and other man-made scenic items. But pretty much everything shown in the video is non-scale. I've personally used the ground cover materials for both 1:64 and 1:24 scale scenes, using the same material fro both. You should be able to use the products just fine with 1:144 scale.
+Longbox55 We couldn't have said it any better ourselves. Thanks for answering this question. It slipped through our email notifications for comments, which we truly regret. We do our best to answer each and every question we receive. Happy Modeling!
+dankesttouchie Longbox55 is absolutely right. Our landscape materials will work for any scale. Even some of the smaller trees will work. I am very sorry that we did not see your question to answer it in a timely manner. I was alerted to it through Longbox55's response. Sometimes a comment will slip through the RUclips comment notification process, and I am very sorry that yours was missed. Happy Modeling and Happy Gaming!
I was wondering if you guys could tell how I could put a grid pattern in your fine turf products because I would really like to use them in my 3d Heroclix map.
Hello Nate, Yes this will work, however there is no easy or simple way of doing this. It will be a slow, methodical process. The easiest thing to do would be to make a stencil of the grid pattern. Then, make a second stencil that is offset from the first to protect the area you 'turfed' first. Use two colors of turf. Place the first stencil where desired, brush slightly diluted Foam Tack Glue (ST1444) onto first grid area and sprinkle turf onto the wet glue. Let dry and then carefully vacuum up the excess turf. Repeat process for next grid pattern area. Hope this helps, and Happy Modeling!
Nate Niles However you decide to do it, we would sure love to a photo of your map when you are done. If you are inclined to share, you can send it to marketing@woodlandscenics.com. Thanks, and have fun!
***** I really like to send you guys a photo, just as soon as I get it made. Just to give to give you a idea of what it is going to look like google some of the Halo video games maps and look for one of the more nature themed maps. Thanks for taking such a interest in my project. :D
+Sarrha Bayani Building your scene on cardboard could be done but we would not recommend it, especially for a permanent display. The glue used to affix the ground cover in place will most likely warp the cardboard and cause your scene to be unlevel.
Hello! Coverage will vary greatly depending on the materials being sprayed. Fine Turf, Coarse Turf, Ballast and Talus all absorb Scenic Cement differently. On average, one 16 oz bottle will cover approximately 16-20 ft². Happy modeling!
When you spray, it should be a fine mist. If the tube and nozzle are congested, it can cause a heavier spray that could move product around. Have you cleaned the nozzle and tube recently?
It was brand new bottle... I found if you lightly squeeze the trigger its ok.. but there are only 2 setting on your nozzles not fine adjustable! Thanks again
@@markhenke2709 I have seen a few complaints on modelling forums about the Woodland Scenics spray bottle which many people think is next to useless for the type of work shown in the video. I’ve taken advice from fellow modellers who suggest ditching the WS spray bottle in favour of a smaller aftermarket mist spray bottle that gives a much finer and gentler mist. WS really need to fine tune their spray bottles.
Dean Edwards Thank you for your interest in our products. Yes, you can absolutely use our products as a base for wargaming. Many gamers do. However, to handle the heavy use, the boards must be sealed properly, and we do not make a sealer designed for that purpose. Luckily, our devout followers within the gaming community have shared their secret with us. Apply turf and other landscape material according to directions using Scenic Cement as an adhesive, then after all landscape is applied, spray with a solution made with Minwax Polycrylic. Do so by diluting 4-parts Minwax with 1-part water, and apply the dilution with a common household sprayer, sealing the landscape. It is also recommended that if a board is used heavily, it should be resealed every 6 months. Hope this helps! If you have any other questions, you can contact Customer Service at sales@woodlandscenics.com or 573-346-5555. Happy Gaming!
Hello! Thank you for your interest in our products. If you are referring to Scenic Cement™, the glue does settle some during shipping, so it needs to be shook up until there isn’t any in the bottom. We hope this resolves your issue.
Great video, but way beyond my pay grade. in my estimation to get it looking natural you really need an artist touch, like this fellow has. I sure don't have the talent to mimic nature. But I'll give it a try.
TL;DR: I would like to suggest tutorials based off limited materials and have something actually look good instead of needing this insane amount of expensive material stacked ontop each other one after the other. Model railroads/dioramas were never a cheap hobby from the beginning, but now I feel even more limited with options when I buy a woodland scenics product. I've seen countless tutorials and I would try my best to create my own work based off the tutorial as painstakingly perfect as I humanly can but I don't have all the materials as the tutorial describes so I try to use what little I have that is compatible with each other and come down to one big dilemma. If you want a beautiful layout, you need not a lot of money, but a senselessly insane amount of money for even a 48''/96'' N scale layout with the amount of blended foliage material NEEDED ALONE. I have no idea if you guys keep up with your youtube channel but if you see this, I would like to suggest tutorials based off limited materials and have something actually look good. (ex. 2 blends of fine turf, medium ballast, sculpted foam or plaster sheets, necessary adhesives, maybe a brown base paint? Or something within a $20-$50 budget?)
+Zendreax the reason tutorials like that don't really exist is because it isn't possible to make it look good with just a few materials. I tried doing that and it just doesn't work well.To emulate nature lots of layers of different textures and colours is necessary to get a really good effect. He only used about $15.00 of actual materiel in this tutorial anyway although the full containers are around $8-10 a piece. The flowers are just a few bucks per bag. Those big containers go a long way.
Wrong channel for cheap modeling try some modellers channels. Which will also show other products and trciks to make it even cheaper. Like plaster cloth can be got cheaper not buying the branded stuff. And scenic glue can be replaced with PVA and water and a drop of washing up liquid.
We don’t need any more easy ground cover videos. How about covering ones like the historic Red Stag layout by Geoff Knott. There are many serious narrow gauge logging modelers that would like coverage on steep canyons and hillsides and authentic tall Douglas fir and Hemlock fir trees. I know this is to sell your products however they are also used on the ones that I’ve suggested.
Seems like he's in too much of a hurry! Looks okay for fast rush work. What if we take are time.? I'm sure better results. I'm a big fan of woodland scenics products, why would they not have the best video results representing? This guy acts like a nervous willy nilly. He achieved okay results by mistake!
I think the second bunch of purple flowers was placed in a better area of the diorama, but I didn't like how it spread out - it looked cobwebby to me. Everything else, though, looks GREAT and looked VERY easy!
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it might be 7 years old but this video tutorial will last several generations into the future! kudos Woodland Scenics!
I have been using woodland Scenics stuff for many years..they are the best......Amen .
I feel like you're the Bob Ross of dioramas. "Just find a little home for it". :)
This tutorial is amazing. Super comprehensive but concise. I think it's one of the best I've seen. Great stuff guys!
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Thank you. I also found an Italian shop that sell your products. Now that I finally see what a turf is, a foliage and so on I can finally buy your products.
Wow, the model came out absolutely gorgeous.
This here shows you don't have to be scientific.
Awesome tutorial. -from Buffalo
Absolutely amazing! I need to watch this video over and over so I can achieve the same results on my layout. Thanks for sharing such a well produced how to video!
I'm build a very detailed fairy garden for my granddaughter. This is prefect and great job explaining!! Excited to start getting my ponds in my garden. It's on my screen poach and protected from weather. Thank you!!👍
You can most definitely sand the Plaster Cloth once it is dry. You would only want to do a light sanding with a very fine grit paper so you do not expose the fibers holding the cloth together. If you want to paint the rock castings individually, lay them all out on a covered surface and apply the Pigments according to our technique. However, to create a more realistic look, adhere the rock castings to the pond, allow them to dry and then paint all at one time.
The Scenic Cement will assist with decreasing the shedding of turf and other products but will not create the hardened surface most gamers are looking for. Minwax makes a product called Polycrylic. We have not tested it for this application but our scenery experts are familiar with it and other gamers have recommended the product. To use it, dilute 1 part water to 4 parts Polycrylic and spray on using a common household sprayer.
What a great video! I'm absolutely impressed with how easy it seems to be to create such a piece of terrain in under 30 minutes (maybe about an hour in real life circumstances ;) )
Hello Axel! Not sure what you mean by a problem, but if you want to purchase our products in Europe, Bachmann Europe distributes our product to retail outlets in many different countries. You can Google them to find their website and contact them in order to find if there is a retail store near you. You can also order from us on the website, however shipping will be VERY expensive.
Very effective system, in starting from dark to light and fine to coarse, with application of cement to immobilize the layers. The addition of the purple wildflowers give much interest to the foreground; and I believe that adding a boulder or two of the same type that is in background, would would help tie the front to the back. The wildflowers as vegetation that nestles among the turf would benefit from further anchoring, so as to depict it as emerging from the finer ground cover. Excellent results, especially considering that it was fashioned under the constraints of a camera.
What I like to do is to paint the platform or surface in green or earth colors, then sprinkle the green ground foam material on while the paint is still wet, then after a bit apply scenic cement to seal the ground cover.
Outstanding product line!
Hello Cameron. It can be expensive ordering directly from us. We sell at full retail and charge shipping, because it is our policy not to compete with our dealers. If there is no local hobby shop that carries Woodland Scenics products, you can order it from Internet suppliers. Google it. There are several online dealers that carry our products, and you can sometimes find some great prices on shipping. Good luck and Happy Modeling!
Absolutely brilliant im in the middle of a rocky cliff face on my layout (newbee here) this video is just what i needed to show me how to finish it off you guys are great love the videos off to local model shop for the list of supplies used in this tutorial
We're glad you like the videos, Paul!
Most local hobby shops throughout the U.S. carry our products, and many of them carry close to the full line. To find a hobby shop near you, you can visit our website Store Locator. You can find it on the main menu listed on the home page. If you live outside the U.S., our products are available in several countries, as well, and that informaiton is also available on the Store Locator. Hope this helps.
Must be nice to be able to raid the warehouse for what you need! Great video.
Thank you so much for this video. I was wondering about this product and how hard/complicated this would be, and this looks quite simple. This guide is also very helpful.
Can you show a video of how to layer static grass on top of a layer of fine/coarse turf please!!
Recently got a LOAD of talus, turf, coal, and ballast. Can't wait to make some cool scenery and diaromas !!
I always want to buy WoodlandScenics products. Now I know I will buy them for sure! After this video I'm not scared anymore by the idea of doing a bigger diorama. I hope woodlandscenics has got jars and bags littler then the ones used in the video because my dioramas are very tiny compared to that...I don't want to buy jars so big.
How does it look after 9 years? Haha looks awesome thanks for showing me how to create the ground cover. I'm making a slot car track with scenic, scenery.
Amazing wouldn't know where to start with mine without you chaps best ive seen so far by miles keep them coming chaps 10/10.When you guys coming to Blighty ill supply free B&B if you do one to one lessons
+Paul Brooks Thank you for such a compliment! We hope that it is going well for you. Not sure the next time we will be out that way, but keep watching the videos. They can be just as helpful!
I'm making my first diorama and I am at the part to where I put on plaster cloth. now when it gets dry can I sand it to make it smooth. By the way you guys are asome at doing this stuff.
Landscapin'. Good times!
Wonderful toturial...btw between layers of fine turf do u need to spray the scenic cement always?
If I have hand sifted dirt glued down with scenic cement on my river bed, will it affect the realistic water when it is poured?
very nice video 😊
That is Awesome!!
Looks great! For just under $500 you can build your own fantastic 2' x 3' diorama. If you looking for a 4' x 8' train layout with woodland scenics buildings, auto scenes, switches, just plug lighting, sidewalks and asphalt plus tools to craft with just add another cool 2 grand. I should have played the lottery. Addictive, expensive hobby I've gotten myself into.
We always recommend purchasing from local hobby shops as they give discounts and hold sales. Always helpful :)
Nice tutorial. I am considering some products for a test diorama but I am wondering which scale this tutorial is more or less. As I am working in 1/160 eg how fine is fine turf relatered to this scale. Also other items look a bit too rouge or are there tips and tricks for using these materials in finer scales?
This model was not made to a specific scale. Fine Turf is suitable for N scale. If you visit the Fine Turf page on our website, you can see the size in the description. This is also true for Coarse and Blended Turf.
How resilient is the woodland scenic glue, does anyone know if it's good for Tabletop Wargame terrain?
How resilient is the woodland scenic spray adhesive, does anyone know if it's good for Tabletop Wargame terrain?
thanks! This will help in making my next new Freemo (HO) module! Always something new to learn!
Is it possible to do the base coat with paint? Also is it ok if I use a wooden board for the base?
Hello. Thank you for your interest in our products. What paint and wood do you plan on using for your layout?
@@ModelSceneryExpert I plan on using a fireboard and acrylic paint
@@ModelSceneryExpert I’m starting soon so I need some info quickly
Hello. There should be no issues with using 100% acrylic paint and fireboard for regular usage. However, the fireboard may interfere with Realistic Water. We do not recommend using fireboard as a base if you intend to use Realistic Water.
@@ModelSceneryExpert I never planned to use realistic water
AWESOME JOB
What can i do to stop my ground cover from clumping up when i add the final coat of scenic cement ?
Hello! We recommend applying the Scenic Cement to the area first, after applying the Scenic Cement, you can then apply the turf. Let the Scenic Cement dry approximately 5-10 minutes. Then Spray the Scenic Cement over the turf, you can then add additional layers of turf if desired. When you spray the Scenic Cement over the turf, you might want to spray it at a distance. Spraying to closely will cause the turf to move around and clump up. Also it is recommended that you check the nozzle of the sprayer, sometimes this can get clogged and this can cause the Scenic Cement to splatter as it is being sprayed. You can use warm soapy water to clean the spray nozzle, or try spraying some denatured alcohol through the head of the sprayer. The sprayer should give a fine spray, also it is a good idea to shake the bottle of Scenic Cement during use. Hope this helps, and Happy Modeling!
Really green. Any tips for drier climates
We suggest using Earth Colors Liquid Pigments with very little greenery, or choose products that have less of a green color. All of our Ground Cover options can be found at the link below. Each one has multiple color options that should suit your needs.
woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/show/category/GroundCover
hi I was just wondering if the foliage and grasses will stick to a regular piece of felt?
If you turn it upside down, will pieces of it fall off? Those bushes don't look like they are held down by the strings of glue beneath them. I'm particularly looking to make wargaming terrain, and may need to store the big board on its side!
very nice
Does it have to be the scenic glue or can it be a normal glue that you use to stick the under brush?
Asher Bar-Yadin Although, we do not test products other than our own for their intended use, we cannot offer an opinion of how other glues will perform with Underbrush, although we know that modelers use all sorts of adhesives when creating scenery. If you have a glue you would like to try, we suggest testing it with some landscape material. If it doesn't work, you can always landscape the area again, covering it with more scenery, and you will never know there was a 'mistake.' Hope this helps!
***** Yes ok Thank you for the tip if it doesn't work.
thanks for your reply and advice! can you provide some additional advice/guidance re: another one of your products, Realistic Water? if one adds water lillies, swamp grass, cat tails etc to your water feature (say a pond or lake), do you add them after the "resin" hardens completely and if so what kind of adhesive should one use? or do you insert or emplace the scenery items after you pour the water and while it is still curing? (rocks and such you emplace before one pours i know)...woodland scenics instruct all not to touch the "resin" until it is completely hardened)...finally if your water feature is on the edge of your layout and you do not have a fascia built on the layout edge as a permanent dam, what do you think is best to use as a temporary dam to prevent leakage and maintain the level of the water at the edge? styrene? glass? piece of mirro? wood with wax paper? will the resin stick to the dam material as you remove the temporary dam???? i see so many you tube videos where posters (who use all sorts of resins, varnish, etc.) bemoan either leakage, damage to the water feature at the edge, and/or not being able to remove the dam material from the resin once it hardens...thanks again!!!! your products are the best! :o)
Hi, D Chen! We recommend putting objects on top of the Realistic Water once the surface becomes tacky, allowing the itemsto stick. However, if the items are heavy, this may cause the items to sink. We recommend testing in a small area first. If you are wanting to permanently attach items to the top of the Realistic Water once it is cured, we recommend using Realistic Water or Scenic Glue (S190).
To create a dam before pouring your water feature, choose any clear piece of plastic like styrene or acetate. Make sure the area where the pieces will be affixed is clean and flat. Adhere the clear plastic to the layout with double stick tape. Make the plastic higher than the anticipated level of the water feature, and pour the Realistic Water. Once the water height has been achieved and the Realistic Water has cured, carefully cut the plastic to the level of the water and leave in place.
For further assistance, you can contact Sales and Customer Service directly with this form: securewoodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/show/information/ContactUs or by calling 573-346-5555.
Did you dilute the earth undercoat with any water?
We recommend diluting 1-part Earth Undercoat with 2-parts water. However, you can add more or less water to reach the desired effect. Hope this helps!
Some red bushes or red color?
Below are links to all of our red foliage products:
Red Pollen: woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/show/item/T4647
Fall Red Coarse Turf: woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/show/item/CT-FR
Fall Rust Coarse Turf: woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/show/item/CT-FRU
Fall Mix Clump Foliage: woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/show/item/CF-FM
Fall Mix Fine-Leaf Foliage: woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/show/item/F1135
brilliant! tnx for posting :)
Where do I get a list of products used in the video? I can not find a description button.
Thank you for watching our video. We do have them listed in our video description. I'm sorry you're unable to see it. For your convenience, here is a list of products mentioned. If you need more information on any of these products, you can always visit our website.
Fine Turf - Yellow (T1343)
Fine Turf - Green Grass (T1345)
Scenic Glue (S190)
Scenic Cement (S191)
Scenic Sprayer (S192)
Earth Undercoat (C1229)
Fine Turf - Dark Green (T1345)
Fine Turf - Yellow (T1343)
Blended Fine Turf - Green (T1349)
Coarse Turf - Medium Green (T1364)
Coarse Turf - Light Green (T1363)
Underbrush - Dark Green (FC1637)
Underbrush - Olive (FC1634)
Bushes - Medium (FC1646)
Bushes - Light (FC1645)
Foliage Clusters - Dark (FC59)
Foliage (F51)
Lichen (L162)
Flowering Foliage - Purple (F177)
Flowering Foliage - Yellow (F176)
Premium Trees - Conifer (TR1625)
Premium Trees - Maple (TR1610)
hi there, can we use ordinary spray bottles for the scenic cement?
+AngelGhost2k9 - Yes, you are able to use any ordinary spray bottle tht is made to use for water-based liquids. It is very important that with any type of sprayer that you use to make sure to wash the sprayer head out with hot soapy water following each use. This will prevent the spray head clogging due to a build up of adhesive. Hope this helps1
How does someone learn this one on one if they order in person? Would a carpenter be the best resource?
Hello! Thank you for your interest in our products. We recommend watching our videos to learn how to use the products.
I have learned a lot and how to use the Scenery Cement to hold my ground cover in place.
wow...awesome vid...i have some time now to restart my model railroading hobby after several long years of active duty service...soooooooo much to get caught up on....these vids are so great...what is the name of the woodland scenics foliage product that was light green and you said simulates vine grown on rocks/cliff faces and well as low ground cover...very strandy and comes in a rolled sheet??? thanks!!!!
Foliage - Light Green (F51) was used in this video. Foliage is excellent for making trees, vines, weeds, bushes, hedges or any low growth. Simply stretch the sheet of Foliage for a thin, lacy application. Use for any scale.This product is available in four colors and two fall blends.
woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/show/category/GCFoliage
With the Scenic Glue it didn't lock the scenery to the board. It made the turf stick together but it didn't actually stick to the board. How can I fix that. Also when I put the Scenic Cement down it turned the light colored turf to a darker color.
Colby Benner Hey Colby...just noticed this. Sorry. Have sent your question to our modelers in Product Development, and I'll have an answer for you next week. Sorry this one got through me!
Colby Benner I spoke with one of our modelers in Product Development and they don't know why you are having the problem. Scenic Cement will cause turf to darken somewhat, but not enough that it is very noticeable...this sounds drastic. PD needs more information. Could you please email sales@woodlandscenics.com - attention Marsha, let them know you are the modeler on RUclips with the question about Scenic Glue and Scenic Cement, and give the answers to the following questions to start...exactly what are the turf products you are working with and what is the surface of the board made of? That should get us on the road toward some answers. Thanks!
+dankesttouchie I'm not affiliated with Woodland Scenics in any way, but have used their products since they were first introduced. Their landscaping products do not have an actual "scale" for the most part. While they do have dome items that do have a specific scale, those are mostly vehicles, buildings, trees, and other man-made scenic items. But pretty much everything shown in the video is non-scale. I've personally used the ground cover materials for both 1:64 and 1:24 scale scenes, using the same material fro both. You should be able to use the products just fine with 1:144 scale.
+Longbox55 We couldn't have said it any better ourselves. Thanks for answering this question. It slipped through our email notifications for comments, which we truly regret. We do our best to answer each and every question we receive. Happy Modeling!
+dankesttouchie Longbox55 is absolutely right. Our landscape materials will work for any scale. Even some of the smaller trees will work. I am very sorry that we did not see your question to answer it in a timely manner. I was alerted to it through Longbox55's response. Sometimes a comment will slip through the RUclips comment notification process, and I am very sorry that yours was missed. Happy Modeling and Happy Gaming!
I was wondering if you guys could tell how I could put a grid pattern in your fine turf products because I would really like to use them in my 3d Heroclix map.
Hello Nate, Yes this will work, however there is no easy or simple way of doing this. It will be a slow, methodical process.
The easiest thing to do would be to make a stencil of the grid pattern. Then, make a second stencil that is offset from the first to protect the area you 'turfed' first.
Use two colors of turf. Place the first stencil where desired, brush slightly diluted Foam Tack Glue (ST1444) onto first grid area and sprinkle turf onto the wet glue. Let dry and then carefully vacuum up the excess turf. Repeat process for next grid pattern area.
Hope this helps, and Happy Modeling!
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Thanks ! I didn't think of doing it that way, sounds like it look nicer than the way I was going to do it.
Nate Niles However you decide to do it, we would sure love to a photo of your map when you are done. If you are inclined to share, you can send it to marketing@woodlandscenics.com. Thanks, and have fun!
***** I really like to send you guys a photo, just as soon as I get it made. Just to give to give you a idea of what it is going to look like google some of the Halo video games maps and look for one of the more nature themed maps. Thanks for taking such a interest in my project. :D
model railroading everyday is education
the yellow flowers especially remind me' of the vacant lot next door, which this time of year is a sea of tiny yellow allergens.
+Sandra J. Syx-Spears Oh no! These shouldn't stir up any allergies though. Thanks for commenting!
can anyone plz answer this soon. Instead of using a readygrass mat, can I just use a cardboard on it?
+Sarrha Bayani Building your scene on cardboard could be done but we would not recommend it, especially for a permanent display. The glue used to affix the ground cover in place will most likely warp the cardboard and cause your scene to be unlevel.
hello woodlands scenic please come in India in new Delhi
How much does one bottle of Scenic Cement cover
Hello! Coverage will vary greatly depending on the materials being sprayed. Fine Turf, Coarse Turf, Ballast and Talus all absorb Scenic Cement differently. On average, one 16 oz bottle will cover approximately 16-20 ft². Happy modeling!
Why no static grass?
This video came out before we had the Field System™, so we did not have Static Grass.
Masya Alloh tabarokalloh 👍🏻
Is there any problem if im gonna buy somefing when i live in europe?
Buy it at your local or find elsewhere
Can you list the materials for this? Im doing a school project and it would be very helpful
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Looks RealyGreate ;D
does any one know he use for the base
The base is a 1/2 in (ST1423) Foam Sheet covered with Plaster Cloth.
Spraying blows way the fine turf particles.. using the woodland scenics spray bottle... you cannot adjust the spray nozzle!
When you spray, it should be a fine mist. If the tube and nozzle are congested, it can cause a heavier spray that could move product around. Have you cleaned the nozzle and tube recently?
It was brand new bottle... I found if you lightly squeeze the trigger its ok.. but there are only 2 setting on your nozzles not fine adjustable! Thanks again
@@markhenke2709
I have seen a few complaints on modelling forums about the Woodland Scenics spray bottle which many people think is next to useless for the type of work shown in the video. I’ve taken advice from fellow modellers who suggest ditching the WS spray bottle in favour of a smaller aftermarket mist spray bottle that gives a much finer and gentler mist. WS really need to fine tune their spray bottles.
Very cool demo. Why do i always end up with glue all over me,and most of my landscape on me hands?.I hate it when people make it look easy.
None of my local hobby stores have this stuff... Do you know where I can order it for a bit less?
This is 6 years late but element games is good
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foliage light green f51? be nice if you have show the label of everything you are about to use the vid -- hehe great for product marketing, no?
Thanks for the suggestion! I'll pass that along. In the meantime, you can find a list of the products mentioned in this video in the video summary.
Do a desert guys
I'll pass your request along to our Video Production Team for consideration.
Luke towan brought me hear you guys should team up.
same here, that guy doers some amazing tutorials.
Luke Towan imports his products from Woodland Scenics. Different continent....
Would be VERY HELPFUL, if you shown the products labels!
All products used are listed in the video description.
Yoda: "Work to the light, you must"
Will this survive miniature wargaming. ie moving miniatures around on it?
Dean Edwards Thank
you for your interest in our products. Yes, you can absolutely use our products
as a base for wargaming. Many gamers do. However, to handle the heavy use, the
boards must be sealed properly, and we do not make a sealer designed for that
purpose. Luckily, our devout followers within the gaming community have shared their secret with us. Apply turf
and other landscape material according to directions using Scenic Cement as an
adhesive, then after all landscape is applied, spray with a solution made with Minwax Polycrylic.
Do so by diluting 4-parts Minwax
with 1-part water, and apply the dilution with a common household sprayer,
sealing the landscape. It is also recommended that if a board is used heavily,
it should be resealed every 6 months. Hope this helps! If you have any other
questions, you can contact Customer Service at sales@woodlandscenics.com or
573-346-5555. Happy Gaming!
Whenever I spray it everything clumps up and looks like crap.
Hello! Thank you for your interest in our products. If you are referring to Scenic Cement™, the glue does settle some during shipping, so it needs to be shook up until there isn’t any in the bottom. We hope this resolves your issue.
@@ModelSceneryExpert Thanks I will give it a try!
Awsome
Great video, but way beyond my pay grade. in my estimation to get it looking natural you really need an artist touch, like this fellow has. I sure don't have the talent to mimic nature. But I'll give it a try.
Take a shot of scenic cement everytime he says or uses scenic cement .
TL;DR: I would like to suggest tutorials based off limited materials and have something actually look good instead of needing this insane amount of expensive material stacked ontop each other one after the other.
Model railroads/dioramas were never a cheap hobby from the beginning, but now I feel even more limited with options when I buy a woodland scenics product.
I've seen countless tutorials and I would try my best to create my own work based off the tutorial as painstakingly perfect as I humanly can but I don't have all the materials as the tutorial describes so I try to use what little I have that is compatible with each other and come down to one big dilemma.
If you want a beautiful layout, you need not a lot of money, but a senselessly insane amount of money for even a 48''/96'' N scale layout with the amount of blended foliage material NEEDED ALONE.
I have no idea if you guys keep up with your youtube channel but if you see this, I would like to suggest tutorials based off limited materials and have something actually look good. (ex. 2 blends of fine turf, medium ballast, sculpted foam or plaster sheets, necessary adhesives, maybe a brown base paint? Or something within a $20-$50 budget?)
+Zendreax the reason tutorials like that don't really exist is because it isn't possible to make it look good with just a few materials. I tried doing that and it just doesn't work well.To emulate nature lots of layers of different textures and colours is necessary to get a really good effect. He only used about $15.00 of actual materiel in this tutorial anyway although the full containers are around $8-10 a piece. The flowers are just a few bucks per bag. Those big containers go a long way.
Wrong channel for cheap modeling try some modellers channels. Which will also show other products and trciks to make it even cheaper.
Like plaster cloth can be got cheaper not buying the branded stuff. And scenic glue can be replaced with PVA and water and a drop of washing up liquid.
We don’t need any more easy ground cover videos. How about covering ones like the historic Red Stag layout by Geoff Knott. There are many serious narrow gauge logging modelers that would like coverage on steep canyons and hillsides and authentic tall Douglas fir and Hemlock fir trees. I know this is to sell your products however they are also used on the ones that I’ve suggested.
Thank you for your video suggestion. We have passed along your video recommendations to the appropriate parties for consideration.
dont get me wrong i use this product and like it but waaaay to much used in this video. If the average consumer used all this expect a big bill
Make more videos
Not entirely terrible
Shame you guys have your office next door to a recording studio!
Seems like he's in too much of a hurry! Looks okay for fast rush work. What if we take are time.? I'm sure better results. I'm a big fan of woodland scenics products, why would they not have the best video results representing? This guy acts like a nervous willy nilly. He achieved okay results by mistake!
Not natural
I think the second bunch of purple flowers was placed in a better area of the diorama, but I didn't like how it spread out - it looked cobwebby to me. Everything else, though, looks GREAT and looked VERY easy!
Agree - that patch of 'wildflowers' is the only unconvincing part of the exercise.