Model Seafoam Trees

[@normanrowe2831]

Hi, I picked up a couple of unique tips and techniques in your great little tutorial. Thanks.

[@DartsideScenics]

Thanks Norman, I’m pleased it was useful 😊

[@exehavenharbour]

Hi Andy, more great tips and techniques for the old memory banks come the time at Exehaven. I really think good trees add some much to a layout or diorama. Cheers for now mate, John

[@DartsideScenics]

Cheers John. There were lots of trees in the pack to suit n gauge so will hopefully be of use to you. I’m looking forward to seeing your scenery 👍🏻

[@philipgriffiths3106]

As always Andy. Truly art in model form. Such a joy to watch you & see how you create your stunningly beautiful dioramas

[@DartsideScenics]

Thank you Phil

[@skel3110]

Yet another fantastic tutorial Andy, many thanks! We will all be searching the garden tomorrow for some suitable twigs! Cheers Steve

[@DartsideScenics]

Cheers Steve! Happy gardening!😁

[@martinhinsley6198]

Fabulous techniques there. Loved it........Some time back I saw a video where the seafoam trees were straightened out by running a soldering along the stem..(well gripped at either end of course!) and it seemed to work quite well and was very quick to accomplish. I havent tried it myself yet, especially as I have hands like a bunch of bananas.P.S. Just remembered.. He did hang them as you have done with weights and spray wetted them before running the soldering iron up and down the stems. They magically `uncurled'....All the best

[@DartsideScenics]

Thanks Martin. A soldering iron - that’s worth knowing for next time I do some trees. Cheers for the tip 👍🏻👍🏻

[@openmicfraternity1946]

I’m enjoying your videos and am gradually improving a model I built during lockdown with various techniques. I have been making quite a few trees but have hit on a further method that might be worth sharing - most sea foam trees are fairly tall and thin and have very thin and often brittle trunks. I realised that using a grape stalk as a trunk and core branches and then gluing sea foam branches on using wood glue gives a sturdier structure before then adding the scatter. It’s also possible to get a good ‘oak’ shape. Looking forward to seeing more of your excellent tips.

[@DartsideScenics]

That’s a great tip. I have never tried the grape stalk method before but definitely one I need to try 👍🏻

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

Very nice work and extremely clever trick for straightening the seafoam out before making the trees!

[@DartsideScenics]

Thanks Anthony 😁

[@moorlandmodelrailwayandy]

Another great tutorial Andy. I think you could do with a few more scatters though lol, atb Andy

[@DartsideScenics]

Thanks Andy. There’s always room for more scatters!! 😂😂

[@gailbarlow8958]

Magic! Just received my seafoam trees today - so beautiful. Still need to buy some scenic cement (it does look to be the right product to ensure success as a newbie). Great video thanks.

[@DartsideScenics]

Excellent! Have fun!

[@philRminiatures]

Truly impressive, looks so real and beautiful, have to make a try!

[@DartsideScenics]

Thanks Phil! 😁

[@worldhistoryminiatureshous9757]

A great method indeed to improve the dioramas . I keep in mind . Nice video !

[@DartsideScenics]

Thank you 😊

[@SC68]

Hi Andy, some great techniques on the trees, I do have a lot of crooked seafoam so I now know how to straighten them! Keep up with the great videos! Cheers Gary

[@DartsideScenics]

Thanks Gary, much appreciated

[@JMACCSArmiesOfMiddleEarth]

Fantastic tutorial that I have been needing. So many amazing tips. Thank you

[@DartsideScenics]

Thank you. I’m glad it’s useful for you 😁

[@KeanesCove]

Great video Andy. I’ve ordered some sea foam trees from WWS and will follow your tips

[@DartsideScenics]

Cheers Debbie! 😁

[@aleccap5946]

Absolutely amazing, have you been using this product long ?

[@DartsideScenics]

Thanks Alec. At the point I made the video, I hadn’t been using seafoam for very long but I have made lots since then!!

[@Castlebridge-00]

Just in time for me as I have a fair quantity of trees to make in the next few months. Great tutorial. I have subscribed. Barry.Devon,PL21

[@DartsideScenics]

Thanks Barry. I have just subscribed and look forward to seeing your trees.

[@oswestryroadtmd4850]

Very informative video I have been using this technique with some of the plastic tree armitures and seafoam from wws it is very effective

[@DartsideScenics]

Thank you. I have just subscribed to your channel 👍🏻

[@oswestryroadtmd4850]

Thank you for that Andy all the very best Tom

[@NewModelRailway]

I got some sea foam ages ago to do this but never got around to it. Will certainly be using your methods when I do. Thanks Ps live the flicking toothbrush technique.

[@DartsideScenics]

Thank you 😊

[@medwaypeninsulaMR]

Hi Andy - I use Seafoam from WWS and you tips especially for using twigs will help . I have subbed so looking forward to more videos. Cheers Kev

[@DartsideScenics]

Thanks Kevin, I have just subscribed to your channel 👍🏻

[@medwaypeninsulaMR]

Many Thanks 😊

[@1212haro]

I am a complete newbie. What is scatter? I see all of the jars, but what is in it. Also what are the Seafoam trees made out of?

[@DartsideScenics]

Hi. Scatter is usually found in model shops in various colours amzn.to/3uDoHuw Seafoam is a natural product and you can also grow it amzn.to/48i3hRn

[@1212haro]

@@DartsideScenics Thank you for responding. I keep seeing that Seafoam is a natural product but what is it?

[@DartsideScenics]

@@1212haro I’m not sure which plant family it belongs to but I think it’s often seen as a weed! Here is a good link to a website which provides information steamtraininfo.com/sea-foam

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good cvid

[@DartsideScenics]

Thanks Lee 👍🏻

[@annorarubio7678]

This happing all our city different kinds

[@DartsideScenics]

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[@도바수바]

I'll ask after watching the video. 1. Why put it in hot water 2. What solution did you put before hot water?

[@DartsideScenics]

Hi. It’s to soften them as they are quite brittle. The product is glycerin which keeps the tree slightly bendable.

[@도바수바]

@@DartsideScenics Thank you for your reply. If so, could you please give me a link to the last site to purchase? It doesn't come out even if I search on Amazon

[@DartsideScenics]

@@도바수바 they seem to be out of stock and quite difficult to find at the moment. Try railsofsheffield.com/products/gaugemaster-gm1700-seafoam-tree-set-gm195

[@도바수바]

Thanks for letting me know Have a good day