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are there any ways to home make grass?

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are there any ways to home make grass?
Posted by jinithith2 on Monday, May 30, 2005 9:27 PM
are there any ways to home make static grass for dios?
the woodland scenics ones are pretty expensive and I'm too cheap to buy em.
I would like the ways to make them in 1/72?Question [?]
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Posted by rebelreenactor on Monday, May 30, 2005 11:16 PM
actually, if you want 1/72, woodland scenics tall grass will be perfect. It only cost $3.75 a pack, and in 1/72 you'll have more than you know what to do with.

you can also use a paint brush. Cutt off the bristles and then paint them.
John
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 31, 2005 9:04 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by rebelreenactor
you can also use a paint brush. Cutt off the bristles and then paint them.


You'll need to get lots of paint brushes though Smile [:)]
I suggest you go for the woodland scenics one. Just my 2cents worth

Cheers,
Big Smile [:D]
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 31, 2005 9:44 AM
There is a way!
You must find a piece of nylon rope!
This rope is actually made,from many tiny fibres.
So with tha help of a scissor,you cut at about any length you want.
Just think,how tall you want the grass be.
With this method you can made as many as you want and at any length.
Here what you can do at 1/72 scale
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Posted by rebelreenactor on Tuesday, May 31, 2005 6:23 PM
sorry, I didnt see static grass. Verlinden makes some not sure on their price. Just go with the woodland scenics. $10 dollars for a can you will have half your modeling carrer.
John
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Posted by jinithith2 on Tuesday, May 31, 2005 6:59 PM
what about regular grass stuff? can you make those?
thanks guys for the suggestions.
mmaker, where would I find this nylon rope?
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 31, 2005 9:07 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by jinithith2

what about regular grass stuff? can you make those?
thanks guys for the suggestions.
mmaker, where would I find this nylon rope?


I not sure if he used this but just normal rope would work, it is like he said made out of nylon. It can be found at Walmart.
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Posted by ajlafleche on Wednesday, June 1, 2005 8:30 AM
Given that you're working in 1/72 scale, you'd be looking at a max if two foot tall grass, that's about 1/3 of an inch. Most grasses aren't going to get that tall so you're really looking at the visual approximation of grass. making your own at this size will be al ot of work when there are cheap alternatives in realistic colors readily available.

Remember, if the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.

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Posted by Borg R3-MC0 on Wednesday, June 1, 2005 8:44 AM
Home grown grass? well, you glass wool, lamps, temprature controle etc.
And ofcourse: good quality seeds.

But isn't that illegal in the USA? Propeller [8-]Big Smile [:D]

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Posted by zokissima on Wednesday, June 1, 2005 11:46 AM
I don't know if I've just been looking at the wrong places, but most of the woodland sceenics stuff at my LHS is definitely not anywhere NEAR the prices you guys quote.
What I've been doing for some time now is dying sawdust. It takes two-three colouring sessions. I just soak the stuff in water, then mix in food colouring and cheap tempera acrylic paint. I spread the mixture and leave it for the water to evaporate. It's worked fairly well so far.
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 1, 2005 1:34 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Anthony14

QUOTE: Originally posted by jinithith2

what about regular grass stuff? can you make those?
thanks guys for the suggestions.
mmaker, where would I find this nylon rope?


I not sure if he used this but just normal rope would work, it is like he said made out of nylon. It can be found at Walmart.

I used a nylon rope from an old box.
I've seen other type with some kind of flat fibres.Dont use this...
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Posted by philp on Wednesday, June 1, 2005 3:18 PM
zokissima beat me with the sawdust idea. Model railroaders have been using this technique for years.
I, personally, will stick with the Woodland Scenics or some of the cheaper knock offs available at the Model Railroad shops.
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Posted by jinithith2 on Wednesday, June 1, 2005 9:36 PM
thanks again, but I just picked up a ,medium sized assorted turf bag for around7 bucks and I have it in an empty 5oz. sesame seed shacker and there are still 3/4 of the turf in the bag!
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Posted by Tinker on Monday, June 20, 2005 5:27 PM
Get a ball of jute twine that gardeners use for staking plants. Cut a short piece and unravel it. Then snip off the end in as short or long pieces as you need and stop the snipping when you get a pile large enough to sprinkle on your dio. Dye the short pieces of the twine in the colors you need BEFORE you start the snipping phase.
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