Realistic Grass Tufting for Dioramas & Model Railroads | Boomer Diorama ~ # 304

[@TB-ModelRR]

First to like all comments! 😂🏆 Great stuff, Boomer!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you for the support and watching!

[@timbober1]

I like how grass is growing on the “spacer” flat cars. Cool touch.

[@boomerdiorama]

;-)

[@randytaylor1258]

I noticed that a couple of weeks ago. Attention to detail. 👍

[@BungHoleCamper]

This method is fast, simple and incredibly effective. Thanks for sharing!

[@boomerdiorama]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@TWNTY-es8lu]

Boomer I do love the therapeutic aspect, I didnt have the money some time ago to purchase the static grass applicator.. finally purchased one , the small Peco version , but I still love and prefer pinch and stab it is very relaxing and draws your creativity into the results more than the applicator. CHEERS Boomer!!

[@boomerdiorama]

Glad you are enjoying the pinch and stab technique!

[@michaelimpey1407]

Boomer, great little tutorial on adding tuffted grass. Thank you. When ever I see your road, and the road markings for the stop and look line, I think, that's wrong, but you drive on the right, we drive on the left. Little subconscious nagsThank you for sharing, cheers, stay safe, and Happy Modelling, Michael

[@boomerdiorama]

It's a good observation, I should consider that next time! ;-)

[@tomspettel3646]

If you are ever in colorado you have to stop by the colorado railroad museum in greely we are re-doing trees and the grass and other parts of the layout You are more than welcome to visit. Some of the people were looking for good ways to make trees and i sent them your vids 👍👍

[@boomerdiorama]

I would love to visit your layout. Thanks for sharing!

[@toddfeldpausch9489]

I love your inspirational, easy to digest tutorials and can’t wait to employ your many brilliant techniques myself. Thank you sir!!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you for your kind words.

[@mr.e1944]

I like this static grass application method. I learned from you in a previous video. I prefer it over the static grass applicator.

[@boomerdiorama]

It's a little time-consuming but I think it looks a lot better!

[@mr.e1944]

@@boomerdiorama I agree. More natural and varied. And grass grows in Tufts. This method simulates that.

[@ainsleyperry5192]

Boomer, I can see when the railway is playing silly buggers and shunting back and forward. You could be stopped for hours in your car on that road and rail crossing. Watching the grass grow. Cheers, Chris Perry.

[@boomerdiorama]

You've got a great point, the crossing is a fun little spot!

[@spankyfuentes3502]

Boom Daddy? How much do I have to donate to get you to make a short video on home you do you grass hues at the top of the hues? I’m about to drive up there and ask you in person. Wait do you own a gun?

[@tomoconnell4235]

A few years ago I followed the advice of Luke Towan and pre-made on a cookie sheet tufts with the static grass applicator. But the longer grasses just did not work well, for me, in the applicator. A while later, episode 35 on your channel Boomer I found this method of tufts making. Thanks for the refresh but This is the only way now I make my tufts. If I want them shorter I just use a pair of scissors to cut them down. Vacuum up and save the cutoffs a couple days later. As always I appreciate you sharing your art and techniques so thoroughly explained on this great channel

[@boomerdiorama]

I'm glad you found the tufting technique helpful. I don't bother making sperate tufts much anymore as well. Although, they still come in handy for those hard to reach places. ;-) Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@thecnwmondovilinepaulscota7304]

I bought a Woodland Scenics static grass applicator and just didn't like the way it worked, so I started using your "pinch & stab" method a long time ago and love the results!

[@boomerdiorama]

I only use the static king for very short grass along shoulders n the road, right-of-way, etc. now.

[@pkilznah5353]

Can’t wait to start my next shelf layout/diorama. I’m going to start with episode 1 and watch them all over again! ✊🎯🎯🎯🎯🔥🚂🚂🚂🚂💨💨💨💨💨💨

[@boomerdiorama]

Awesome. Have fun!

[@joesipos2975]

Love the fence line shots. The field grass along with the blackberry bushes looks great! CHEERS

[@boomerdiorama]

It's a lot of work but it looks great when it's finished, right?

[@TourDriverSean]

I actually thought of you and used the technique the other day in my N scale layout I'm building in my semi truck. I added an abandoned dirt road where I used minimal static grass pinch and stab style, and though I have beginners skills still, it turned out great!

[@boomerdiorama]

We are all beginners' in one way or another. Sounds like you had fun and increased your skill set. Cheers!

[@jimswertel3036]

Wow! Awesome! You made the grass so realistic! Great job 👏👏🔥🙏🏼

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you very much!

[@OldcampRanch]

Wow, your layout is amazing 👍🏻

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you for watching!

[@StationaryDingleberry]

Thanks for sharing. I already decided a while back to get into this based on your earlier vids. How can you not? To me, this is up there with DCC/sound in terms of improvements to the hobby... but I am still shopping. I wish there would be more sampler pack offerings to be able to make a particular scenic type vs. having to buy overly large (for me) portions. But you demystify installation and demonstrate durability to remove fear of trying!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks for sharing!

[@CharlieH65]

I just love seeing a new KZbin notification from Boomer Diorama!!

[@boomerdiorama]

Cheers!

[@davecrosson5018]

Your tufts look way more realistically random then tufts I have made using the SGA method. Can't wait to try this method!

[@boomerdiorama]

It is a simple but effective method. You can also be more creative as you get into the groove over one planting session as well. ;-)

[@tracksidemike]

Very inspirational boomer looks great Thanks for sharing the technique looks awesome thanks

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks! I'm glad you found it helpful.

[@bens3641]

You do beautiful realistic modeling and have a great eye, and a nice way of showing and explaining. Thanks!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you. It is such an awesome hobby, and I am happy to inspire and share it because I know the rewards are great for anyone who pursues it. Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@WesleyEast-RRfan]

stunning, haven't seen it that close up in a long time. soooo realistic

[@boomerdiorama]

Cheers!

[@mr.e1944]

Yes, you got some ocean sounds. That is great!

[@boomerdiorama]

Th River sounds like this as it is windy and tidal. ;-)

[@randytaylor1258]

Fantastic, Boomer! Another episode on small details. I have a base in 1/35 with a cobblestone street bordered on a long side by a sidewalk. I can now build lines of mossy grass to go along the lower curb which is always wet. I can add some random detritis using your system of pushing it down and using flat medium to simulate weight of heavy objects. That can be countered on the cobblestones farther from the gutter with random tufts where water collects at corners. I may have to use grass taller than 12mm. but at least I'll have some options in length and colours. I went back to 2 previous clips of yours for further ideas, too. Thanks for sharing, Boomer. Homemade groundwork ultimately always looks better than prefab materials. Come on winter! I've got stuff to do!

[@boomerdiorama]

O.K. Thanks for sharing! Cheers.

[@Linda_Eskin]

Thank you for this! I am working on a small display project I need to have completed in a week, and this is exactly what I need to be able to do for it. Great timing

[@boomerdiorama]

Glad I could help!

[@gregbowen617]

This came at the right time for me - I have been battling a back issue that has prevented me from doing any work on my layout...I am hoping to start work back on my scenery next week after a spinal injection and this is exactly what I want to do - thanks Boomer! Cheers from Melbourne, Australia...

[@boomerdiorama]

Foreground work while sitting on a comfortable stool is a good place to start. ;-)

[@MRR_Shadowolf]

Can never get enough of Boomer's videos and the nice refresher ones thrown in as well!

[@boomerdiorama]

Cheers!

[@PeterTillman3]

Your grass is the most realistic grass I have seen on KZbin. I also often use the pinch and stab method you developed for making trees :)

[@boomerdiorama]

Static grass revolutionized scenery on the model railroad.

[@achb-railway]

I tried this on my layout a few days ago. Worked great!

[@boomerdiorama]

Glad it worked out for you! 😉

[@GenxDiorama]

I do this for a couple of years now. Started off like this because the static grassers were way too expensive for me back then. I also cut them to preferred height them with a small beard trimmer! 👊

[@boomerdiorama]

I hardly ever use my static grass applicator anyway. ;-)

[@stevenstorey1945]

Boomer, though these frequent videos are short, they are always packed with useful content! Thanks so much for taking the time to produce them... Cheers

[@boomerdiorama]

More to come!

[@nickwiseman7770]

Great technique Boomer! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@boomerdiorama]

Cheers!

[@ausfoodgarden]

I've been trying your pinch method for tall grass with some great results (when I get it right). I use a generic matte medium that's a quarter of the cost of the good stuff. It seems to work fine for this kind of thing though. You've taught me so many great techniques. I owe you big time. Cheers!

[@boomerdiorama]

Awesome!

[@Jan-hx9rw]

I like this method. Quick setup, quick and easy.

[@boomerdiorama]

It's a lot faster than some techniques.

[@johnlacey155]

Love the grass in the rock formations! The fence work is amazing also.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@canadiannationalrailroad9201]

Started this today on my layout and love the results❤

[@boomerdiorama]

Glad you are enjoying it!

[@ejwkooi]

Making the road would make a good video 😃

[@boomerdiorama]

It's in the que. ;-)

[@arnaldocruz4058]

This is fantastic. Thank you for sharing your very informative videos.

[@boomerdiorama]

My pleasure!

[@CassidysWorkshop]

Thank you, sir. So simple, so effective.

[@boomerdiorama]

You are welcome!

[@steves.922]

Little things become large things on a layout!

[@boomerdiorama]

It feels large for a small layout.

[@TheGomes412]

Amazing. Thanks as always for the great lessons. About how wide is your road thats crossing over your tracks?

[@boomerdiorama]

It's about five inches wide. The prototype road is wider due to how the road splits and goes off in two directions.

[@danielfantino1714]

Applicator is hard to beat for large space. But nothing compare to your method of here and there with variations.

[@boomerdiorama]

I think the pinch and stab method is a little more work but results in a better look in the long run. Applicators' are good for "lawn" style layers, right-of-ways, road shoulders, etc.

[@larrybaughman618]

Thank you🤠👋🚂🗯

[@boomerdiorama]

Cheers!

[@larrybaughman618]

@boomerdiorama I have learned so much from you.Thank you very much🚂🫵

[@goforitpainting]

Cool as always. 👍

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks again!

[@stephenhottle6783]

Thanks Boomer 👍🏻

[@boomerdiorama]

No problem 👍

[@mikeseba7817]

👍👍👍 Thanks Boomer!

[@boomerdiorama]

You are welcome!

[@achb-railway]

Another great video. Great tutorial!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@MURRAYBROWN-n5q]

Fantastic! Thank you!

[@boomerdiorama]

You're very welcome!

[@robertsimpkins6571]

Absolutely well done 👍❤️it

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you! 😊

[@chrisstromberg6527]

Always wondered how they did this, excellent explanation! Quick question, is the track next to the grass hand laid track?

[@boomerdiorama]

Yes. Some sections are hand laid in one way or another.

[@benmoreau8404]

I have a hard time with even 7mm with my static grass applicator. I watched another KZbinr SoCal scale model and he does basically the same thing and uses a small shop vac to stand up the grass.

[@boomerdiorama]

I find the shop-vac works if you put a stocking over it to save the grass as well. Much more peaceful and quit this way though. ;-)

[@spankyfuentes3502]

I posted a tall grass hue’s video and gave you some props! 👍🏽

[@boomerdiorama]

Your diorama looks awesome. You should show it longer on a tripod so we can see the details. ;-) I appreciate that. Cheers!

[@12b_engineer]

Hi Boomer. I really enjoy your videos. I have never had a layout. In fact I have never seen one in person. My remedy for this is a program called rolling line on the pc. I live your layout and was wondering if I used it for inspiration on the program and if there was a layout diagram available to look at and study. Thank you. Btw I will, of course, provide credit to you in the title and description of the layout. It's being made for my own enjoyment, and I will make no money on it. Thanks again.

[@boomerdiorama]

You are welcome. I suggest searching Google for "Model Railroad Layout Design". Cheers!

[@bernicemeade3232]

I'm ❤❤ it🎉

[@boomerdiorama]

Cheers!

[@alexlowe1840]

Thanks for the tip Boomer, while talking about scenery i have question. I know you aren’t a fan of resin because of the creep (I agree). would you model a small roadside/trackside puddle of water using GAC500 or something else?. Thanks again for the great content.

[@boomerdiorama]

I find GAC 500 is good for very thin layers built up over a painted surface, and for adding supple textures over existing gloss mediums. If you plan to pour thicker layers I would go with Liquitex Acrylic Mediums - (Effects) "Pouring Resin." Always make sure you test the product, the night before, on a sample piece first so you know what it will do.

[@alexlowe1840]

@ thanks so much for the reply. I really appreciate it. I’ll have to have a go with it, it’s just for the bottom of drains, puddles, bottom of potholes ect. I’m also thinking I would like to do a sort of boggy hollow with a few reeds in it, just a wet area between 2 tracks where water sits a bit longer. Thanks again for sharing all your knowledge.

[@roychycinski2930]

I have tried this it does work nice . It gives you that not so even look .

[@boomerdiorama]

Glad it is working for you!

[@donaldkormos5529]

Hi Boomer! Very much like your thoughts on this. I'm working on "A Christmas Story" house scene. Bought an HO scale 3D-printed house kit, leg lamp for front window, sleds & snowman, even a '35 Pontiac cause I couldn't find and decent HO '37 Oldsmobile. Figured out how to use 0201 colored SMD LED lights for Christmas lights along porch roof. Here's my question for you: What's the best way to make this scene look like it just snowed a few inches of snow? Is there something that would work with a static grass applicator? Is there something that could be air brushed? Your video got me thinking about how this might be accomplished. Even though it's not a static grass issue ... it does snow on fields of grass! All the best to you ...

[@boomerdiorama]

Some of the Wargame Scenery Supplies have what they call snow. It is actually pretty good. The best I have seen so far is called "The Army Painter" - (Battle Field Snow). The texture seems perfect for HO Scale. Woodland Scenics may have snow as well. You would build the scene normally, and then mist on some diluted matte medium (with water) using a spray bottle. Then, sift it on to your liking. Note: I always thought that a light dusting of snow (or melting snow) looks better than big coverage. Make sure you do a practice sample, before applying to the model. Cheers.

[@donaldkormos5529]

@@boomerdiorama Thank You!!!

[@spankyfuentes3502]

Yes. That is great but how do YOU add the hues the the top of the grass. Yes that Matt medium is the best! I’m using it for every thing. Not recommended for dentures!

[@boomerdiorama]

I have confidence you will figure it out. ;-)

[@bluefj-wc3vz]

Very cool 😎

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you!

[@GlennOLeary-eq2cu]

Boomer i was wondering how you achieved the sand look ? Cheers

[@boomerdiorama]

I use Sculpt Mold and Cell Clay (Paper Mache) from Activa.

[@kristenvelez9376]

I pinched and stabbed 15 years ago, we are still married and have 14 year old boy.

[@boomerdiorama]

Cheers! ;-)

[@timmueller9586]

I like it

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you!

[@spankyfuentes3502]

Hues! Huey Lewis and the Hues!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you!