Creating A Realistic Fence Using Coffee Stirrers

We all have those coffee stirrers in our scraps box, in this short video I put a few of them to good use.
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[@davidwilliams1060]

Thanks. For contest models some of us stain before gluing (and sometimes even before cutting) to avoid the seemingly inevitable glue masking.

[@padshawjunction.]

Great result. Looks better than my garden fence !

[@medwaymodelrailway7129]

Enjoy the video . Thank you.

[@GalgormHall]

Thanks for watching. Paul.

[@medwaymodelrailway7129]

@@GalgormHall Thanks paul great layout doing a layout too

[@NewJunction]

Love it, will definitely give this ago

[@GalgormHall]

Thanks buddy, I’ll look forward to that. Paul

[@johnodonoghue7381]

very effective Paul for mere pence

[@GalgormHall]

Thank you John. Mere pence and very little time to construct and paint too. Win win. Paul

[@petrolhead9027]

Great idea nice job

[@GalgormHall]

Thank you. Paul

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

Looks good good job

[@GalgormHall]

Thank you Anfield. Paul

[@altube57]

Now here's a relatively simple technique that can be applied to so many different areas in a model railway. It's very effective, unique to your layout and you have the satisfaction of knowing that you built it yourself. Not only that, you just saved yourself 4 or 5 pounds on some plastic kit that can now be put towards your next loco or wagon! If necessary, a little gentle scraping with a sharp blade will remove that glue to get back to the raw wood. Very nicely done Paul!

[@GalgormHall]

Thank you Alan for the kind comments and the top tip. Paul

[@aodhanmc3413]

That's a nice looking fence Paul. Can't get my head around you only having just less than five thousand subs. You've got talent Paul.

[@GalgormHall]

That’s very kind of you Aodhan to say. Thank you. Paul

[@alexhill9169]

Thats a cracking fence that Paul. All it costs is a coffee at any reputable coffee establishments (or the less reputable ones) Good paint effects as well, fancy making me 4ft of it? lol Alex

[@GalgormHall]

Thanks Alex, will I just add that to the ‘Make for Alex’ list? 😂 Paul

[@alexhill9169]

@@GalgormHall yeah please do, that'll be paid for in gratitude 😂

[@2H80vids]

What a difference that mouldy green makes, very realistic effect.👍👌😁

[@GalgormHall]

Thank you so much. Paul

[@Elvenhome]

That is a great result Paul. I do enjoy watching your painting techniques and learn so much from doing so. Stephen

[@GalgormHall]

Thank you Stephen, very kind of you as always. Paul

[@lent7614]

You have the patience of a saint

[@GalgormHall]

This was quite easy actually but thank you. Paul

[@daviemaclean61]

A man after my own heart! We get free coffee at work, therefore free coffee stirrers. I use them all over the place, glued together or cut up. You should try the vinegar and steel wool mix too - it's not particularly fragrant but gives a good aged timber look

[@GalgormHall]

Thanks Davie. Not sure I’ll do the vinegar treatment, I can’t stand the smell of it. 😂 Paul

[@daviemaclean61]

@@GalgormHall ;-) If you don't like the smell of vinegar then I definitely DON'T recommend mixing it with steel wool - it honks!

[@GalgormHall]

🤣🤣🤣

[@roystudds1944]

Very effective and good advice about the glue. Hadn’t thought about that. Roy.

[@GalgormHall]

Thanks for watching Roy. Paul

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Coffee stirring sticks are a gods end in the modelling community. from Barrow walkways, roof structures and now fencing. oh i forgot bridges....great video Paul...........cheer's Tony

[@GalgormHall]

You’re a dab hand with the old coffee stirrers. Thanks as always Tony. Paul

[@bugler75]

What is your theme tune ? Is it the March of Brian Boru? Each video you post brings me a little taste of home again 😊 Thanks, Ian

[@GalgormHall]

Thanks Ian. The music over the titles was a short pieces produced for me my Patrick Davey, there’s a link in the description to his Facebook page if you want to hear more of his work. Paul

[@bugler75]

@@GalgormHall ok Paul I will do . Thanks 😊

[@NealBlelock]

You should have said! I’ve some Ronseal fence paint in forest green left over from doing my garden fence last summer 👍

[@GalgormHall]

😂 come on over and give it a kick of paint then. Paul

[@SouthWesternModeller]

Simple but very effective technique. Superbly presented as always Paul. 👍

[@GalgormHall]

Thank you Jamie, kind of you to say so. Paul

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

Fantastic work, as always, Paul! Great to see you posting another video! Cheers!

[@GalgormHall]

Hi Anthony, always a pleasure to hear from you. Thank you for the kind comments as always. Paul

[@charlie1872]

Great little project, The weather treatment really brings it to life and I love the time lapse👍🖍📐

[@GalgormHall]

Thanks so much Charlie. Paul

[@onnomulder9775]

Great how to Paul!! Thanks for sharing this video. Cheers Onno.

[@GalgormHall]

Thanks Onno, always appreciated. Paul

[@skel3110]

Simple, cheap and very effective! Nice tutorial Paul, cheers Steve

[@GalgormHall]

Cheers mate. Hope you’re keeping well. Paul

[@Sandlingjunction]

really enjoyed that and a great lesson for the future on Sandling, cheers Paul at Sandling Junction

[@GalgormHall]

Glad you enjoyed it bud. Hope the harbour scene is progressing well. Paul

[@JPoulAndersson]

Beautiful work Paul!

[@GalgormHall]

Thank you so much JP. Paul

[@Wickford_N_Gauge]

Hi Paul, another make and paint master class 👏👏👏 The depth and texture of "real wood" just can't be beat 😍 and it adds its own authenticity to the models around it 🤔 Fantastic show as always 😎 Very warmest wishes from County Wicklow ☘

[@GalgormHall]

Totally agree with you Paul, the real wood cannot be beaten for detail once painted. Thanks as always. Paul

[@wheezypalacemodels7726]

Hi Paul, nice job as usual, great effect, hopefully I can use that one day soon..Stay well, cheers, Chris

[@GalgormHall]

Thanks Chris, I pass on the challenge once again. 😉 Paul

[@FredWilbury]

Looks like my backyard, nice job Paul good to see you. Regards Fred

[@GalgormHall]

Thanks Fred and nice to hear from you. Paul

[@charlie1872]

I have noticed the issue with the white glue but sometimes when scratchbuilding it can often be a challenge to find an adhesive that not only joins two materials but allows the painting and westhering👍

[@GalgormHall]

I agree Charlie, care and attention I guess is the order of the day. Paul

[@ErimusMicroRailway]

Another simple but effective video, will have to have a go at this myself, thanks for posting.

[@GalgormHall]

Thank you, good luck with your projects. Paul

[@carlmitchell3431]

Fantastic very informative I am definitely going to have a go at that thank you.

[@GalgormHall]

Thanks Carl, good luck with the projects. Paul

[@LaytonJunction]

amazing results will be giving this ago most certainly enjoyed thanks for sharing keep safe all the best al 🚂👏👏👏👍🙋‍♂️

[@GalgormHall]

Thanks again Al. Paul

[@rhiwderinraytube]

Great stuff! Can also cut them longer and use as timber loads on lorries and wagons. Or create coal staithes.

[@GalgormHall]

Thanks Ray. I’ve used them previously as coal staithes and have just replaced the tarmaced level crossing with a wooden one using the same process. Now, what next...? Paul

[@NicholassTrainChannel]

Nice work Paul i find that coffie stirreres or match sticks work quite well for making fences and the best thing about it is that they are cheap i love the way you weatherd your fence it looks very effective. Cheers and all the best. Nicholas.

[@GalgormHall]

Thanks Nicholas. They really are a modellers best friend and with a watered down paint application it really helps to pick out the real wood grain. Paul

[@garthclose2233]

Hi from Garth Close

[@GalgormHall]

Hello from Galgorm Hall. 😉 Paul

[@trainsontuesday]

Good result Paul. We have a lorry that carries wood veneer shavings to a recycling plant close by and small pieces blow off along the country road nearby. They are less than half the thickness of those British coffee stirrers. They cut into excellent fence boards. Cut into scale 4' X 8' pieces, they make excellent sheets of plywood too. Regards, David.

[@GalgormHall]

I can just see you scouring the roadway for those shavings David, glancing up briefly to see the next train roll by. Paul

[@trainsontuesday]

@@GalgormHall You have created an almost perfect mental image of the truth in this comment Paul. The only error lies in the fact that the shavings are so numerous that "scouring" is not necessary, they lay around like blown leaves. David.

[@GalgormHall]

🤣🤣🤣

[@GreenhillJunction]

Nice one. I did something similar on my old layout but just built the frame for a sort of boundary fence. Had a few structural integrity issues! I'll keep this in mind and give it a go, I'm sure my local chain coffee shop won't miss a few stirrers. lol. Cheers, John.

[@GalgormHall]

Thanks John, the coffee shops have been blitzed here when they were open, I’ve so many I could sell them. 😆 Paul

[@GreenhillJunction]

@@GalgormHall 😂😂 I like your style. 👍

[@nigelweir3852]

When your colleagues get them for you it’s even better

[@GalgormHall]

Always useful Nigel. Paul

[@51yatto]

Fantastic! Very informative . I will try this technique. I am wondering whether you have any problems with the wood warping from the water in the paints?

[@GalgormHall]

Thanks Dave. I haven’t had any issues with warping so far, perhaps because it’s such small sections I’ve worked with or the added bracing due to the design of the fence. Paul

[@MetalHippy]

Paul, come and see us back on AGMM. You're missed :P

[@GalgormHall]

I do pop in from time to time but I must make an effort to say hello. 😉 Paul

[@MrPickles1961]

Hi, what macron mount card do you use please ?

[@UndergroundEric]

Hmm i dunno about using these, im on the fence with this one

[@GalgormHall]

Boom tish! I’ll tell you one thing Eric, they’ll stop livestock getting on the line for your to run down. 😂 Paul

[@WarwickRoadAndy]

What a plank 🙄🤣