How to make embankments and scenery using static grass and bushes

This video looks at how I make my embankments using foam flooring underlay cut into sheets to build up layers and shape, then plaster and paint, and then finally cover in static grass and bushes.
Products used;
B&Q Diall 5mm Extruded Polystyrene foam underlay & plaster adhesive.
WWS static grass, basing glue and layering spray.
Grass tufts from Warpainter.net
Bushes and Foxgloves from WWW.tajima1.co.uk
Wills kits Modern Palisade Fencing

[@bonniehollingsworth1996]

When KZbin decides to support and promote a channel, it takes off. Yay! We need you.

[@johnspisak9729]

You're not only a modeler, but an artist as well. Your video has inspired me in many ways.

[@WickfieldLaneJunction]

Thank you John 👍🏻

[@Quince828]

I’m just beginning to use static grass and building a hillside. Your video has helped me a lot in understanding the best techniques.

[@nmah2883]

Only just seen this, and I have to say this may be the best scenery tutorial on youtube.

[@lorrainemclay3343]

Terrific work. Thank you for sharing and your creations are marvellous 👏👏😀🇭🇲🚂🚂👏👏👏

[@ForzaBantams]

Possibly the best I’ve seen from anyone. Think the materials used to build it underneath actually go some way to adding to the realism, even though you can’t see them. It just feels more natural and as for the detail, it’s so well done. Very inspiring even though I don’t have the space to have a model railway, if I did I’d definitely be using the techniques used in this vid as opposed to other ways that I’ve seen that admittedly do the same job in different ways but there’s just something about this that chimes with me.

[@oddities-whatnot]

Nice to see younger people interested in model railways.

[@kodibellchambers1290]

So I was randomly searching for static grass guides and stumbled across this video. You're extremely well spoken. You're giving clear and concise instructions. I've watched this video 3 times already and finding new ways you've done something each time. Extremely looking forward to more videos from you :)!

[@WickfieldLaneJunction]

Glad you found it helpful Kodi 👍🏻

[@paulmitchell9975]

Same!

[@RussellLister-gu8yf]

First class modelling

[@raymondmoderski3216]

Wonderful video, thank you for putting it together. It has helped me more than any that I have watched so far! Again, thank you. RM

[@WickfieldLaneJunction]

You are so welcome!

[@pipwilson777]

Brilliant content. I'm new to railway modelling and your channel is definitely on my "learn from" playlist!

[@hsbagardenrailway]

Looks fantastic! Great work

[@robertharwood1012]

Definitely the best modeller of scenery on KZbin

[@WickfieldLaneJunction]

Thank you for comment, it looks ok but I’ve seen better on other layouts

[@Pizzpott]

Your channel popped up as a recommendation, I have to say that of all the railway modelers I watch here on YT, in my humble opinion your layout and scenic detailing is the best I've seen. I mean the grass looks exactly like 'real' grass and the patches of paint on the concrete where graffiti has been painted over - as well as everything else - superb.

[@WickfieldLaneJunction]

Thank you Jeff, I’m glad you like the layout and the small details you mentioned. Hopefully you’ll enjoy more of my videos in the coming year 👍🏻

[@simonwalker6825]

Best representation of lineside grass etc I've seen so far .. the foxgloves and willowherb look really good.

[@nicholaslongford5195]

Agreed

[@Beatlefan67]

Some of the best greenery I've seen. Well done that man.

[@kellypaws]

Personally, I think this is the best scenic modelling I've seen. Outstanding. One small criticism, is that your evergreen trees are too regular, and spruce trees kill all the grass beneath. But aside from that, absolutely incredible work. Brilliant.

[@Templar-D-d1w]

very instructive tutorial...many thanks. Looks lovely. I particularly like your method of hillside and embankmentt formation. No need for heat for styrofoam heat cutters etc.

[@bryan_lane]

Oh, good heavens ! I wish I’d found your channel six months ago ! Still, I’m here now and will be clicking on that subscribe button next. Thanks for this, it’s really given me some motivation to get on with some scenery that is the next job to do on Phase 1 of my model railway.

[@WickfieldLaneJunction]

Glad you like Bryan and hope it does inspire you, this channel is KZbin’s best kept secret 😉

[@bonniehollingsworth1996]

KZbin is no longer keeping your beautiful channel a secret.

[@mjsvr4]

Bravo! The attention to detail is superb! I love that you have some graffiti that's been painted over

[@stevehorsley757]

Absolutely brilliant, so inspiring. I have watched many other videos, but none compare to how you demonstrate your art.

[@jameshowell6948]

The attention to detail is just incredible. I work on the railway and even just looking at the verges and the foliage, you can just see the tuffs of what look like Japanese Knotweed, Balsam etc. It's just perfect. Even the palisade fencing as per NR standards. Ha. Its a work of art this mate.. I'm wanting to start my own model railway and your videos are so amazing. So thank you.

[@WickfieldLaneJunction]

Glad you like 👍🏻😉

[@barra8771]

An absolute masterclass 🏅

[@pete9202]

I must repeat to one of your replies yours is the best Ive seen plus the corner uve done Ive seen on somewhere on our railways and it really came to live with ur tecniques well done🥇👍

[@WickfieldLaneJunction]

Thank you 😊

[@frank1672]

Excellent modelling you have given me some great ideas.

[@davidbarbour7923]

a good informative presentation and certainly a site to follow

[@DugmerJunction]

Very impressive :) Glad to have stumbled across your channel today. I will look forward to watching more and learning more 👍👍

[@stephenfarmer5216]

Just came across your channel, and subscribed immediately! Superb scenic work and use of grasses and foliage. An absolute pleasure to watch, gives me inspiration for my layout!

[@WickfieldLaneJunction]

Thank you Stephen, enjoy the channel 👍🏻

[@unclefranko2452]

Wow ,at the beginning I had to look twice at the pictures, i thought that it was the real thing !! Im going to subscribe for more tips . Really good stuff. 👍😁Regards Frank

[@WickfieldLaneJunction]

Glad you like, I’m currently starting another video on scenery as we speak so keep an eye out in the new year 👍🏻

[@glb_tvlr]

Simply AMAZING work! WOW!

[@chrisbarr1359]

Very nice layout! Top notch. You have some great techniques, I plan to 'borrow' some of them! Cheers!

[@martinhinsley6198]

High quality modelling there kiddo. Well done and thankyou for sharing your techniques and supplies.

[@pierrecasavant3381]

Chapeau,realy realy fine scenery,ilove the way you do scenery in Europe,very nice looking

[@WickfieldLaneJunction]

Thank you for the kind comments 👍🏻

[@PerthMRC]

Some of the most realistic scenery I've seen on a UK based model railway. Excellent job, nothing says UK railway like those pink flowers trackside.

[@WickfieldLaneJunction]

Thank you for the comments, I always try to make good scenery and I’m glad you like the pink flowers 👍🏻

[@coleenkavanagh3870]

Those attractive pink wild flowers go by the name of 'Rosebay Willowherb' they regularly grow up to 3 or 4 feet high.

[@CGngauge]

I just came across this video. I really enjoyed watching it and certainly picked up some ideas. Thanks Craig

[@WickfieldLaneJunction]

Hope you enjoy 👍🏻

[@turnout999]

Excellent thanks for sharing..regards from Maryville Junction 😎🚒🚒

[@whitefordpipeshandmadebymi7238]

Hello from Welland Ontario Canada 🇨🇦 just amazed by your style! Love it , just amazing scenery! Great work man ! Most impressive! Peace ✌️

[@WickfieldLaneJunction]

Thank you very much Michael 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Great and amazing update. 👍😃 one of my favorite layout on KZbin.

[@ScottRails]

Beautiful work.

[@johna.dawson709]

great techniques on shaping embarkments and hillsides...

[@DudleyCentral]

Some great techniques, would never have thought to using floor tiles - great idea! Thanks for sharing! Joe

[@paultaylor9652]

Very impressed, I've just started an n-gauge layout and this has given numerous idea's, so thanks for the video.

[@WickfieldLaneJunction]

Thank you 👍🏻

[@paulmacey9084]

smart work great ideas brilliant

[@jeffreyroberts7438]

Incredible!

[@johnson_street_IEMD]

Interesting watch 😀

[@FlyingScud]

Brilliant. Love the idea of the buddlia/foxgloves for colour. Great soundtrack too!

[@Parkendnorth]

Beautiful layout mate

[@WickfieldLaneJunction]

Thanks mate 👍🏻

[@Knappist]

I use Matt varnish to create layers works well for me, keep up the good work 👍

[@1thatdeadrockstar]

About to try my first hill , your method is the one I like the best, plus I have the plaster lying around 🎉

[@WickfieldLaneJunction]

Great 👍🏻 glad it went ok, it’s always worked well for me

[@nails6365]

Bravo 👏👏👏

[@vincenthuying98]

Some great use of the Selitac foam. Love how you built up the contours of the base of your knoll.

[@keithdenner9441]

Excellent scenery!

[@EtonieE25]

Just got yourself another sub 👍 Great video and a smashing layout👍

[@marklittlejohn1457]

The embankments look brilliant 👏 thank you for the tips and video

[@darrelldeltic807]

Well impressed! You’ve given me the confidence to get on with my scenery now, thanks for sharing cheers Darrell

[@WickfieldLaneJunction]

Thanks Darrell, btw this is my first attempt at doing scenery so I’m sure you can do it also 👍🏻

[@darrelldeltic807]

@@WickfieldLaneJunction even more impressed mate, I’ve already learnt so much with what you’ve done so far, really enjoy your updates 👍

[@LewisLocos]

Incredible. It's so perfect and beautiful to look at. I always struggle of picturing where i want things and the finished product so its difficult for me. Youve got a good talant here.

[@WickfieldLaneJunction]

Thank you 👍🏻

[@jamesnoble2753]

Beautiful scenery.

[@grah84mck]

Great update! Currently in the process for putting new track down! But have a stoppage due to a shortage of the peco!

[@davidedwards6811]

Scenery looks stunning,

[@richardclowes6123]

Totally AWESOME !!!! Just came across you vid and have to say that it is awesome. I thought mine was good, but you have given me a new perspective on the all importance of minor detail. Excellent work, I will be following you. Cheers, Rick the Bulldog

[@WickfieldLaneJunction]

Thank you Richard, hope you enjoy the rest of the videos and layout build 👍🏻 regards Ian

[@phillwhitehead8591]

I was totally captivated

[@danielchandler4585]

Excellent work 👍

[@brianstewart3594]

looking great keep up the good work

[@DavidBurnett1]

Some great detail - thank you for sharing your work!

[@davidcann4329]

Some fantastic scenic modelling here, well done Ian, you have a real eye for colour and detail, some very impressive work.

[@WickfieldLaneJunction]

Thank you David, glad you like my work, I’m getting better at it now 👍🏻

[@davidcann4329]

@@WickfieldLaneJunction Don't know if you follow the Everard Junction KZbin Channel, would thoroughly recommend that if you don't already.

[@WickfieldLaneJunction]

I certainly do 👍🏻

[@muddymarvellous]

Many very clever ideas 😉 impressive look..

[@WickfieldLaneJunction]

Many thanks 👍🏻😉

[@TrainDetailsbyGuss]

Fabulous work. Thanks for sharing.

[@nigelweir3852]

Love this idea of contouring , like video , will be subscribing and watching more , railway looks great

[@WickfieldLaneJunction]

Thanks I’m glad you like the contouring, I’m currently in the process of doing another video using the same techniques 👍🏻

[@martyn6792]

I'm not a modeller but your scenery looks realistic

[@ewoodrailway]

Really good. I used oasis blocks, covered in basket liner

[@cossie118bmk]

awesome dude ... this video just cost me a tenna lol those tuffs look great .... thanks for shearing these tips 👍👍

[@simonlumsden6045]

This is really very very good.

[@TheGamingEevee8]

I wish I had you here to help build my layout as you are amazing

[@WickfieldLaneJunction]

Thanks, I could do with more of me to finish my own layout 😩

[@stephenpearce7058]

Great skills very enjoyable and entertaining. Will help me with my new layout. Cheers.

[@RonDennisMum]

Really impressive - thank you.

[@WickfieldLaneJunction]

Thank you 👍🏻

[@vslavle3029]

Спасибо Вам. Интересно.

[@Bill_Bogan]

This vid and your channel just popped into my feed. Awesome vid. Subscribed and now I have to find time to binge it.

[@WickfieldLaneJunction]

Enjoy Bill 👍🏻😉

[@mikemahoneygaming5754]

That’s helped me loads thanks

[@davidandrew7314]

Take a shot every time he says “the look that I want”

[@paulmitchell9975]

Excellent. If I could subscribe twice I would

[@nevillejones7899]

Fab 😊

[@richardsgro3562]

🎉🎉🎉❤😊😊😊Merci encore

[@highdownmartin]

Really good modern linesidecand very well observed. You can’t have enough buddlia , unfortunately. Top drawer

[@WickfieldLaneJunction]

Thank you 👍🏻

[@cotochris]

I've seen a fair share of similar videos but have to say this one was exeptional. No doubt it is a work of an artist yet the simplicity in it is inspirational. I love the contour layeing method. I have work with polystyrene (very messy, not easy to glue) and cork ( flakes / chips ) away too easily. The layering of grass is interesting but I have one questions?: Is the Grass Layering spray -- glue spray?

[@WickfieldLaneJunction]

Thank you, glad you like 👍🏻 I’ve always used layering spray on my static grass

[@lyndongingell1445]

Great video. Please could you tell me where you got the antenna ?😊

[@WickfieldLaneJunction]

3dprintingcorner.co.uk/product/176-gsm-r-mast/

[@thel3gend741]

Amazing work❤ what did you use for the large b n q building? Looks absolutely fantastic

[@WickfieldLaneJunction]

Thanks! It was scratch built from wood and cardboard brick sheets 👍🏻

[@nicholaslongford8477]

Beautiful work sir.... did you mention which applicator you are using ? Cheers

[@WickfieldLaneJunction]

WWS scenics applicator 👍🏻

[@joshuabrown6791]

Beautiful work man. Quick question though, how did you detail your track? Did you just add dirt and static grass? It looks almost painted in some places. It's a work of art all the same though, keep up the good work man!

[@WickfieldLaneJunction]

Thank you 👍🏻 the track is airbrushed on this layout, on the current build I’ll be trying to paint the rails and not go over the top with the airbrushing this time

[@joshuabrown6791]

@@WickfieldLaneJunction I like it though. I know not every rail is the same in real life, but the subtlety of the paint on top makes them feel natural here. The places I volunteer at as well as most tracks around home tend to be rusted all over so your light dusting has given me some inspiration.

[@keithfletcher6358]

got back into railway modelling 2008 with 00 now into 0 gauge after going to lots of shows over the years this is the best static grass and embankments i have ever seen, really helpful sometimes wish i had stayed with 00 what is the size of your layout thankyou again for the tips best regards keith.

[@WickfieldLaneJunction]

It’s around 5 metres square 👍🏻

[@Hal-Zuzzu_Model_Railway]

Very inspiring :)

[@alanyoung261]

Fantastico, by the way what type of points do you use. Thank you. alan

[@WickfieldLaneJunction]

Hi Alan, on this layout I used Hornby express points

[@jimothyjimbob8973]

Wow!!!

[@PrimalEdge]

Groovy

[@Flashpg]

Can you give me a good website where you bought the scenery from? I’m wanting to build a model village and always looking for good stores. Amazing work.

[@WickfieldLaneJunction]

I use different supplier’s to be honest which are all on eBay, the sellers names are in the description so you can search for them on eBay

[@georgeirving76]

Fantastic railway mate! Can I ask where you sourced your trackside worker figures please. I can seem to find the ones I like

[@WickfieldLaneJunction]

Thanks, the figures are Bachmann scenecraft 36-050 Permanent way workers 👍🏻

[@georgeirving76]

@@WickfieldLaneJunction many thanks

[@theeventhorizon-valebridge9512]

Beautifully and meticulously modeled; tidy, uniform, neat and pristine; it reminds me in that respect of Dean Park. I would however caution everyone with this amount of modeling ability and on this path not to fall into the "new look" trap. I appreciate that it is always subjective but the real world, in my eyes at least is somewhat more random, dirty, muddled, untidy, weedy, patchy, blemished, weather beaten, broken, unregimented and chaotic. It's one of the most difficult aspect in modeling, balancing the used and degraded real word look against the enticing gleamingly new beauty.... We buy locos that have a pristine showroom shine, great! Not really though. it's only once they are knocked back by weathering with rust and scratches that they look real! It feels like sacrilege to mess over the pristine but that change transforms the really good into the incredibly realistic. I appreciate that there are all kinds of looks and styles that people adopt. After all, no two artists using the same tools paint a scene in the same way! I certainly don't profess to have anywhere near your skills either. Kind regards, Julian

[@WickfieldLaneJunction]

Hi Julian, hopefully you noticed the graffiti and dirty patches in different places by the bridge, I like things overgrown or poorly maintained, you may have seen in my other videos wagons with graffiti on and I’m hoping to do more weathering but for now my efforts are on building the layout so the rolling stock will be done a later stage. I’m not after a pristine look like the layout you mentioned, my ideas come from looking at real life scenes with graffiti, dirty random overgrown looks. The branch line is like a mothballed line to the oil terminal which will have grass growing between the tracks. I built this layout with unique ideas, it has no station, however my plans are to have disused and overgrown old platforms from a demolished station on the opposite side of the layout. If you get time have a look at the Facebook page to see the latest on the quayside wall and let me know if this still looks pristine? Or is it me being a perfectionist to get a life like look 😉👍🏻

[@cossie118bmk]

gonna subscribe thanks

[@thomaslord756]

Hi dude, I found your channel from your new measurement train video. Going to say your layout looks awesome 👍 I just need to catch up and go through you're back catalogue now. also hope you don't mind me asking, but what's your first name?

[@WickfieldLaneJunction]

Hi Thomas, thanks for the comments 👍🏻 it’s Ian by the way, I also have a fb page too 👍🏻

[@wasted-blaster.]

This is ridiculously accurate to lineside vegetation do you work lineside? Or off track by any chance? because this is just amazing!

[@WickfieldLaneJunction]

Hi Ed, thanks for the comments 👍🏻 unfortunately I don’t work on the railways, however I have a good eye for detail and use reference photos to get the right look, though I make most of it up as I go along!

[@LetsGo_41]

Hello, really cool way creating track side scenery. Really pleased on how it's turned out for you. Can I ask where you bought the trackside electrical relay boxes from? I can see 1 from Peco Landside but the rest I can't seem to find.

[@WickfieldLaneJunction]

Thanks Tim 👍🏻 The relay boxes and made by Wills kits, SS85 & SS88

[@LetsGo_41]

@@WickfieldLaneJunction Thanks for the prompt response. Can also ask where you bought the electric cabinet with the large (what looks like) some form mobile mast on a gantry from that it's in the video?

[@WickfieldLaneJunction]

Hi Tim, it’s a GSM-R Mast which is from 3dprintingcorner.co.uk 👍🏻

[@markhudson2684]

Hi Ian, I too will now subscribe n catch up, like your simplistic approach versus effective. Can ask where you get you line side relay box gantry’s and wiring shed I guess you’d call it?

[@WickfieldLaneJunction]

Hi Mark, I’m glad you like the simplistic look 👍🏻 the smaller AWS boxes are made by Wills Kits, the larger grey building i think you refer too is a GSM-R mast made by ‘3D printing corner’