Static grass...how do you get it to be tall? Not happy here

There are grasses that come in different lengths. The scatter grass you have is fine for shorter grass. But if you want a whole field of waiste high grass, thats a long job. It can't be done the same way the short grass can, at least i don't think so. You can buy grass that comes in long strands and you cut to length. Verlinden do some, but you can also use an old paintbrush. You lay it, the only way i know of, is to take a clump, cut to length, make a small hole in the base and put the grass in secureing with some white glue. If there is an easier way i would love to here it as i would like to do a field of long grass.

I made a field of reasonable long grass using twine.  I unraveled the twine, then spread a mixture of white glue and fine dirt onto the base.  Then I held grass straight, in a bundle, and stuck it into the glue.  Then I cut the clump to size.  You can go pretty quickly using this method, and it would work for long grass from a woodland scenics or such to.  Just spread the glue in sections.  Tell me if that wasn't clear, I can do a diagram or something, or upload a picture.  I was very happy with the results.

  I think Hans Von Hammer uses the twine/hemp rope method too.   I'll have to try that.  Pretty disappointed in this stuff though.  At least it offers a nice short, "underlayer" or bedding layer from which to work, so there's that.

---Chris

On a side note about tall grass, I would love to know how to recreate the scene in Saving Pvt. Ryan when they ambush the half track in the field.

Are there bags of grass/plants for this scene?

would love ideas on how to get a field of grass scene like this.

thx - Craig

the answer's here:

http://www.milminwh.com/groundwork_%26_diorama_aids.htm

Fishair

such as:

http://www.barlowstackle.com/-Fishair-4-Inch-70-Denier--P1187C158.aspx

If you cannot find the right color use spray paint.

One of the best methods for long grass is a mat of furr painted the required colour,easy to work with and you can have it tread down with ease aswell.