Applying Scenic Scatter and Foliage

[@mikerees6871]

Excellent work julian it looks great i love the way you improvise on alternative cheap materials

[@StationRoadModelRailway]

Thanks Mike for your kind feedback. I'm not sure if I'm sold on the blended kitchen sponge, I don't think it worked as well as what I was hoping. However, the sponge does have an interesting appearance/texture that looks similar to the mosses you can by, so it may have a different use that's more suitable.

[@onnomulder9775]

Great video Julian!!! Thanks for sharing. Cheers Onno.

[@barryturner2916]

Another interesting and informative video Julian, thanks for sharing looking forward to the church area scenery undertaking, take care and remain safe..

[@StationRoadModelRailway]

The aim is to delve into the church yard scenics after the next video... all going to plan.

[@frankfeely9235]

It's nice to see it come alive, looking good.

[@NicholassTrainChannel]

Nice video Julian. Those overgrown bushes are just superb might have to get some of that materal myself. Look forward to the static grass stage.- Nicholas.

[@peterbradford5987]

Great Video.

[@ericcoughlan]

I believe that you have given me an answer to a problem that I have been facing - I need to add some bushy scrub to a section of my N scale layout, but the usual Woodland Scenics Underbrush and bush foliage is just a little too solid for what I want. Was thinking of using some poly fibre or some Woodland Scenics foliage material that I have used to make small trees, but this stuff is a little too green. Now I am off to a yarn store that has felting wool and see whether I can get some brown wool similar to what you have. Thanks for the tip.

[@StationRoadModelRailway]

Thanks Eric. It always great to hear when I've been able to provide a possible to solution to a project challenge. I imagine this material would work well in N scale also, it would just be a case of pulling apart smaller clumps/tufts. Cheers, Julian

[@roystudds1944]

Good work on the embankment Julian. Always enjoy your updates along with your explanation of your reasoning. Look forward to seeing your next update. Roy.

[@jontaylor1652]

Great vid Julian, enjoyed that cheers mate, and good to see you back on the case again.

[@chazzyb8660]

Gives the rail-side area a nice lift, probably needs a few scrubby sycamore trees. But I really like the bramble effect Julian.

[@StationRoadModelRailway]

Thanks for your kind feedback. It's definitely not finished and there's still plenty of materials yet to be added. This will include scrubby-like trees and bushes etc. It's definitely a case of keeping an eye out over the coming videos. Cheers, Julian

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

Good video keep up the good video

[@timsully8958]

Excellent stuff Jules! Really clever use of materials and the multiple tones on show certainly add depth to the scene 😎 Look forward to the next bit mate 😜 Have a great weekend! 🍻🍀👍

[@clivecobbold6815]

Hi mate a great video mate I really injoy it every interesting stay safe and well mate goodbye for how clive in N Ireland

[@SFRATON]

Great video Julian, and the scene is coming on well. Take care - Kevin

[@holybrookejunction4758]

Great video julian

[@wheezypalacemodels7726]

Great video Julian, very well detailed and good explanation… All the best until the next episode, Chris

[@vincenthuying98]

Looking awesome Julian, very much love the way you use the merino wool as a base, am certainly gonna have a look at it over here. Great to see how you build up the scene, the layering is really what makes the difference in making scenery work!

[@StationRoadModelRailway]

Thank you Vincent for your kind words. The great thing about the wool material is it's incredible versatility, and it makes for a great gap filler where land forms meet.

[@raymondleggs5508]

Good tutorial.

[@ngaugefouroaksstreetstatio6932]

Hi Julian, i Know what you mean about that precision applicator, I have done my whole layout with it and lucky it is N gauge because it's very tidies to say the least. I was often having to do half a cap full to make it work. Enjoyed your video and as always learnt a few things, Cheers

[@StationRoadModelRailway]

I'm hoping to have found a solution (currently testing) for the precision applicator that I can demonstrate in the next video, so watch this space. Cheers, Julian

[@SC68]

Hi just discovered your channel, great videos and just subscribed! Cheers Gary

[@StationRoadModelRailway]

Many thanks and welcome to Station Road. Cheers, Julian

[@monham5041]

Just came across your channel in the last week. This approach gives a great finish. But if you are working on a fixed complete base you don't have the luxury of tilting and shaking off excess. The use of a vacuum cleaner is also not appropriate for many of us. So putting on just enough scatter or grass to cover is an alternative approach.

[@StationRoadModelRailway]

Thank you for your kind feedback. You're absolutely right, fixed scenery does require a different approach. I've seen folk use a stocking over the vacuum cleaner pipe to collect excess scenic material for further use later. The main reason I've gone down the modular/detachable route is to avoid this while also having the option to take the modules into the house during the winter months and continue working on them in comfort/warmth.🙂

[@monham5041]

@@StationRoadModelRailway being a kiwi also I totally understand the need to relocate in winter. My layout has polystyrene sheets on a base board for the terrain so my approach to terrain surfacing needs to be quite controlled and therefore is much slower.

[@IronHorseRailways]

Useful as always sir! However... Please say "Fish and Chips" more - Love it when new Zealand folk say that 😉🧐

[@StationRoadModelRailway]

I'll try to remind myself to say 'Fish & Chips' in my next video. Cheers, Julian

[@IronHorseRailways]

@@StationRoadModelRailway good man!😁