How to Model Muddy Roads

[@pebblesthecat3625]

It's lovely to see another female doing model making and dioramas. I was beginning to think I was the only one !

[@KathyMillatt]

Glad to see I’m not alone. There are a few of us but it’s sadly a rarity.

[@OktoPutsch]

One of the best waterfall model i've seen, very few people do it "right" : yours doesn't look "fake & plastic" as many. Really good job !

[@KathyMillatt]

+Okto Putsch Thanks, I really appreciate the comment!

[@luctoulouse]

Just found the channel from Luke Towan. Awesome.

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks Luc. Luke is amazing - he's so talented!

[@jwhine]

Luc Toulouse they're both Australian as well.

[@NathanielKempson]

Same! Its the only tutorial Luke hasnt done, I dont think anyway.

[@marcelomenendez1971]

I dont think usuful that you see this video and ironically mention another you tube channel

[@eugenekrabs2140]

same

[@neillooker6077]

Kathy, you and the mini Kathys are becoming my "go to people" for scenery work. After watching your videos, my abilities have significantly increased.

[@KathyMillatt]

Neil, glad to hear it but be warned, the mini Kathys can be more of a hindrance than a help!

[@alluvialedaempfer962]

I'm always baffled where all the dislikes come from. The model making community consists mostly of pricks, so someone takes the time and describes their steps, delivers amazing work and effort and still gets dislikes!?Oh social media.

[@tamsynmcnally8280]

Jealousy makes people nasty.

[@UlshaRS]

The editing style, as of this video, is headache inducing and unnecessary but to dislike, gotta be jealousy for the most.

[@tonyfox1316]

InstaBlaster.

[@TeeVeesGreatest]

love your stuff Kathy!! would love to see how to set up a work station essential tools and supplies you need on hand, where to have ever thing located, lighting etc for best results, setting up after many years, doing military dioramas, thanks!

[@KathyMillatt]

Great idea. Thanks.

[@TheBatman-1989]

I could listen to you talk 24/7 ❤

[@coreyseals4269]

I like your style of dioramas you create! You have inspired me to start building them for my WW2 scale armor! Please keep the videos coming. Your channel is one of my favorites now. Cheers

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks so much, that means a lot!

[@WAVP371]

Love your hair at the beginning that's, a very flattering style for you... I can hardly wait to try these tips and tricks you're using in your vids Kat...

[@johnchandrav.1823]

Awwww Kathy,thanks a bunch! Vids like this always inspires to get doing on those long-mothballed diorama projects. You have gained a fan here..... 😊

[@KathyMillatt]

+John Chandra V. Thanks. I have so many half done projects.... my current one started in January and still isn't done.

[@kevinwebb1182]

Have just watched your muddy roads video and have seen a few others. Kathy you are fantastic, please keep doing them, they are brill. I wasn't too sure about the mini Kathy at first but am getting to like them. Thank you very much Kathy you are very entertaining.

[@KathyMillatt]

+Kevin Webb Thanks Kevin. I'm really glad you like the videos and took the time to comment. The mini Kathys do divide people but more say they like them than not.

[@denisestevens6492]

Oh wow... Hurt my ankle just then Kathy walking on yr uneven path yr making 😄. Thankyou for all the tips/tricks in yr video collections i have been viewing. Really fantastic & helpful since I am rather OK very new to this scene. But I am giving it a go. Cheerz Denise W.A.

[@KathyMillatt]

Good luck Denise.

[@warfighter4525]

Just found your channels as well can't wait to try all your cool techniques.

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks a lot!

[@johnnyblythe5375]

What is IPA and alcohol mentioned at 5:45, should it be PVA?

[@KathyMillatt]

It’s isopropyl alcohol and water. I use the 99% IPA and mix 1/3 alcohol and 2/3 water.

[@giorgoschrysochoos8874]

Chinchilla dust? I'm intrigued! And there I was, thinking that after some time building dioramas in 1/35 and 1/72 that I've had the muddy road/embankment scene all sorted. New thing to try out, thanks!

[@dr.dingus3453]

I needed muddy Road for my logging scene. beautifully accomplished. humorous as well. subscribed!

[@KathyMillatt]

+Dr. Noodlbum yadingus Great, appreciate the comments.

[@Pete-hj2bk]

Any tips on what to use for HO scale instead of the chincholla powder?

[@KathyMillatt]

I use grout with a bit of sand in for most things. Sand itself could be a good replacement.

[@MRJTHEGAMER329]

I don't know what's more beautiful the diorama or your voice. :) lol subscribed

[@AndrB7]

Hi Kathy. This is a great tutorial 👍 How would you go about varying it to model the entrance to a farm field, the muddy area inside the gate which gradually blends into the field, where a Land Rover/trailer regularly comes and goes haphazardly, but isn't strictly a track? Also, for N gauge, would you dispense with the chinchilla dust as being too coarse and just use grout? (Try not to let your grout addition bias your viewpoint 😁) Thank you 🚂😊

[@KathyMillatt]

I’d start with photos for the farm track and look to see where the ground is shiny, matte, light, dark and where the grass starts.

[@KathyMillatt]

I’d definitely not do chinchilla dust for N, it’s far too large. Tile grout is a great alternative though 😁😁😁

[@KathyMillatt]

On the track, I’d still use a tractor model or something similar to do the ruts.

[@AndrB7]

Thanks Kathy. I will get out my muddy field photo archive and investigate 😁

[@styrenehelp]

Hi Kathy. I've been out and bought some Chinchilla Dust. It is rather granular. Was hoping to use it on a 1:35 tank diorama.

[@KathyMillatt]

What did you want to use it for? I find it’s better for stony or gravel roads and use grout for the rest.

[@styrenehelp]

I have since bought tile grout and hoping for better results. May add a very small amount of the dust to represent small stones in the soil/mud.

[@SteveHookEm]

Hi Kathy, do you have a "modified" Hoover that you use to clean up extra grass? In one video it appears to have a very narrow front opening. Or is this an off the shelf battery model?

[@KathyMillatt]

Hi Steve, it's just an off the shelf battery model and the flip down nozzle comes as standard. It's a Handy + by Hoover.

[@georgeszweden9497]

I love to watch these videos for cool tips. Chinchilla dust will save me a bunch of money. Thanks!

[@tamsynmcnally8280]

How did you make the weir in this diorama? Amazing

[@KathyMillatt]

There’s a whole video on that. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIfZin2OqLGijNU

[@rafiqkatana]

The wheel ruts look great. The waterfall looks terrible. Or was this just for instruction on a failed old diorama?

[@KathyMillatt]

Nope, that’s a weir and there’s a video on it. Looks just like the real thing as it’s a man made structure.

[@sohchx]

The Chinchilla dust, can that be found here in the US? Or is it sold here under a different name?

[@KathyMillatt]

+sohchx I'm afraid I don't know about the US. I got mine in a pet shop. A quick google shows that Amazon sell it so it is obtainable.

[@ScienceFan1859]

Petsmart keeps in on the shelf. Amazon sells the kaytee brand. Im trying it out today!

[@velcroman11]

A few bits of black or dark brown paint down the middle to simulate an oily sump and the oil was wiped off by the longer grass. The paint would be on the tips of the grass.

[@KathyMillatt]

+velcroman11 Interesting thought. Thanks for the comment.

[@tsinapah]

Thanks katty. I'm watching your tutorials just to pick up some ideas to put in practice. Really amazing results.

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks a lot!

[@colinbailey5273]

Hi Cathy great channel did u see the pictures of rod stewarts railway wow

[@KathyMillatt]

He’s been in the US mags for years so it’s good to see the UK catching up.

[@KathyMillatt]

He’s been in the US mags for years so it’s good to see the UK catching up.

[@KathyMillatt]

It’s a beautiful layout!

[@RFC3514]

3:47 - Wait, a mix of isopropyl _and_ alcohol? Do you mean isopropanol (i.e., isopropyl alcohol) and ethanol (ethyl alcohol)? Both are alcohols. Isopropyl on its own is just a radical / hydrogen substituent.

[@KathyMillatt]

Just misspoke, isopropyl alcohol and water, 1/3 to 2/3.

[@RFC3514]

Ah yes, confusing alcohol and water. Happens to me quite often. That's my story and I'm sticking to it! ;)

[@KathyMillatt]

Sounds right to me!

[@gvet47]

You are so talented and your results amaze me. Are most of your landscapes in HO scale?

[@KathyMillatt]

I model from HO up to 1/6 so I do the full range. I like the larger scales as you can do more detail but then you need more space...

[@gvet47]

@@KathyMillatt I guess you did say this video was O scale. I should pay better attention of what you say but get fascinated by the work.

[@KathyMillatt]

It's a good problem to have!

[@SeanSelleyWest]

Hi Kathy, how would I apply this method to my OO gauge layout?

[@KathyMillatt]

Sean Selley-West The technique is the same regardless of scale. You just do everything slightly smaller. I have successfully used this technique in HO but tend to do the wheel ruts with the back of an X-acto blade. Hope that helps.

[@SeanSelleyWest]

Thanks Kathy Millatt, I'll give it a go.

[@michaelslack5269]

May I ask what the scale is for that military vehicle...is it O scale? Or 1/35th?

[@KathyMillatt]

Hi, it's O scale.

[@r199ers]

Hi Kathy, great tutorial & great finish. Can you tell me where you get your mini Hoover from please? I've been looking for one for ages & cannot find anywhere.....many thanks

[@KathyMillatt]

+Justin Rigby I got it years ago but now, I'd get it from Amazon. They do have handheld hoovers listed at quite reasonable prices.

[@denisestevens6492]

Yeah... so glad u added that last bit to give it a fantastic muddy look. Yep - dig it. I am about to give my road of gravel a good muddy/boggy look with the vallejo mud/ each range. Its so ggoooood.

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks. That range didn’t exist when I made this video.

[@Winklepicker84]

What kind of foam board do you use?

[@KathyMillatt]

I just use the sheet stuff from Hobbycraft (UK hobby store) for foam board (the white card lined foam). The blue foam on this diorama is craft foam from here: www.panelsystems.co.uk/product/craftfoam-blue Not cheap! I use offcuts of insulation foam if I can find it but it's not that easy to find at certain points in the year and the Celotex brand does not cut with a hot knife and is really dusty when you use a normal knife. Hope that helps.

[@Winklepicker84]

Kathy Millatt - I went into my local Hobbycraft today and was told they don't stock any kind of foam board... 😕

[@KathyMillatt]

+Phil Wright They have huge A2 sheets in mine... just piled up on the side. If you don't mind A3 then Amazon stocks Westfoam and I've bought my black stuff from them.

[@cllines604]

willl you be coming to the big show next month is the states?

[@KathyMillatt]

Hi Curtis. Yes, I will be.

[@vikkiwilson5069]

Thanks for that Kathy, it helps me with my flocky/sandy start on my paths. It is good to see someone being picky about scale!And sorryr we missed out on the vegetation, a very interesting part. It looks like a great start. I've got some Noch and Heki foliage that looks similar.Thanks again!

[@KathyMillatt]

Hi Vikki, thanks as always!

[@charlessmith9140]

Are there any alternatives to using alcohol at the start to set it?

[@KathyMillatt]

+Charles Smith You need something that will run through the material and plain water doesn't do that. You can add washing up liquid or something else that lowers the surface tension instead. The only problem I've had with washing up liquid is bubbles.

[@trucktalkvideosandy8185]

I'v wanted to learn this for years for my OO layout were did you get the Ford GPA ?

[@KathyMillatt]

Hi. I’ve had the trucks fir years so I honestly can’t remember, sorry.

[@karlflavell968]

Really helpful video. Couple of questions though. Why do you spray it with the isopropyl alcohol? Also where do you buy your grouting powder from? All I seem able to find is white.

[@KathyMillatt]

+Karl Flavell the isopropyl alcohol helps the glue mixture to flow otherwise it just balls in the surface. You can get tile grout at most diy stores but I got my last lot on Amazon.

[@karlflavell968]

Thanks Kathy. I'll try that with the alcohol as I've got a big bottle I use for restoring brushes (gets ancient acrylic out of them without disintegrating them lol). I'll have a look on Amazon for some tile grout. I never thought of looking on there. Really good videos which I'm working my way through. Very useful and you make it look achievable without any tricks.

[@tmd63]

what is the spray because IPA = IsoPropyl Alcohol. So IPA and alcohol is a contradiction.

[@KathyMillatt]

+t md Yep, the words don't always makes sense. IPA and water.

[@tmd63]

That makes more sense, thanks. I have used IPA + water before. It is excellent as long as the items to be clean are not water reactive (the stuff I was cleaning reactive violently with water but luckily was not something the public would have contact with).

[@dragonkings01]

Just found this channel and yeah, thank you so much for this. Been wanting to do proper dioramas like this for my displays.

[@KathyMillatt]

Glad you've found it useful! Good luck with your diorama.

[@claudenewbolt2659]

EXCELLENT WORK, WOULD LIKE TO SEE MORE OF YOUR DIORAMA MODEL ART!

[@tberger1002]

I was trying to figure out how I was going to do a muddy road scene, now I know how. Video was awesome thank you! I have not browsed through your other videos yet but do you have any suggestions on making a muddy road with snow?

[@KathyMillatt]

+T Berger Thanks, glad you found the video helpful. Snow's on the list to do but I haven't done anything on it yet, sorry.

[@CarmineRC]

Looks like a proper muddy, rutted road!! That "Grout", is that common tile grout?? It looks like it could be MY go-to item as well. :) I've also used a vehicle (a rubbish one!) to make ruts... However, mine haven't looked as good as yours!! I'm going to try what you did here, and attempt to improve my result.

[@CarmineRC]

Also, do be more careful... Don't want to Hoover up any mini Kathys!! :P

[@KathyMillatt]

+Carmine Allocca those pesky mini Kathys! Yep, it's common a garden tile grout from the DIY store. It comes in loads of colours. It's my go to ingredient.

[@CarmineRC]

Kathy Millatt It very well might become mine! ;)

[@hugoshobbies1688]

Shame on you KZbin for recommending me this channel just now after browsing terrain and model stuff here for years. Well presented and explained. I will check our your other videos for sure ;)

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks for checking the channel out. Hope you enjoy it.

[@josephcosta5161]

Very nice work... Mud tracks are a A+

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks 👍

[@jjthedrunk5792]

You should travel more. Loved your video, and hope to see more. Cheers mate.

[@KathyMillatt]

+jjthedrunk Just done 1,800 miles in a week but I'll try and get out more. 😄Seriously, modelling is such a detail hobby and it does take over your life... glad you enjoyed it.

[@TrainDetailsbyGuss]

Nice diorama segment. that technique makes the road come to life, Good Work.

[@KathyMillatt]

+Train Details by Guss Thanks!

[@waldenhouse]

Lovely presentation and modelling skills. The hobby is so diverse in so many ways and your work is inspiring. Enjoying the series cheers. (When I listen to your voice it reminds me of Lucy Worsley of BBC History fame. I wonder if you're from the same area?) Thanks for the demo.

[@KathyMillatt]

+RMLectronics East Yorks Thanks a lot! I think Lucy's accent is a little more Home Counties than mine but we went to the same University at a similar time although our paths didn't cross.

[@waldenhouse]

Kathy Millatt Ah! I apologise for introducing a 'personal' comment but I do enjoy listening to accents (as well as the content!). It all started when I visited a place called Fort Steele in Canada where a chap who worked there could identify the areas of the UK visitors came from, by their accents - right down to their childhood. He was quite amazing. One thing he advised me was that, not only to listen to conversation but, wherever I could, listen carefully to the accent. It is quite remarkable yet disappearing fast as people travel a lot more than they ever did and the University issue means that many now 'adopt' an area and their accent begins to diminish. The strongest being Southern and Scottish (Mainland) as wherever these people move their accent stays the same, in most cases. Best wishes.

[@KathyMillatt]

+RMLectronics East Yorks I think a lot of accents that fade with time come back when reading. You can hear my Mum's Welsh lilt when she's reading but it's much harder to pick up the rest of the time. It would be nice if people could get at least the country right, never mind the county! I sound nothing like an Australian or a South African but the average American will generally plump for those options before British. I'm not sure why. I can spot a Canadian from an American a lot of the time, especially if they say "ey"! Accents are merging as you say and that is a shame.

[@Adamslee72]

cool tutorial really enjoyed the vid I've just got started back into 1/35th scale armour and I want to make them more life like so I've been searching for a descent channel that does dioramas and I've found one and subbed to yours Kathy one question where can I get that blue foam board from

[@KathyMillatt]

Hi, thanks for the comment. I got my foam from panel systems - it's gone up a lot in price since I bought these though. www.panelsystems.co.uk/product/craftfoam-blue. Sometimes you can find house insulation but generally it doesn't cut with hot wire tools, you have to carve it instead.

[@Adamslee72]

thanks for the info i really appreciate the reply kutgw thanks :)

[@Ranuwi]

Where could I learn these skills

[@KathyMillatt]

If you want to see them in person rather than KZbin then there are clinics you can attend that would help you. Where are you based?

[@samzeen6444]

On my bed :D

[@oldbaldfatman2766]

Thanks for another good how to modeling video, though I thought you were pulling everyones chain (joking) about chinchilla dust. Didn't know it existed until I looked it up. I use kitty litter to stimulate small rocks. That static grass thing is one modeling tool I'll be buying as it makes grass look a lot more realistic. As to the dusting powder, I prefer chalk I've made into dust as I can have a much larger variety of colors.

[@KathyMillatt]

+Old, bald fat man I used to use pastels for dust before I got lazy... one bag of chinchilla dust certainly goes a long way. Thanks for commenting.

[@hazed1009]

hmmm yeah drop the o scale kathy acting bit , comedy is a natural thing you can't force it :) but track looks good- you do seem to take many processes to complete it and later processes seemed to remove or hide previous ones, do you think you could shorten it and produce similar results? - thanks for vid tho always good to see how others do stuff

[@KathyMillatt]

+Hazed 100 I think you can shorten it but I keep trying new layers to see what it looks like... sometimes I wish I hadn't put that last layer on! It's a judgement call but I guess it's practice as well.

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Hi Kathy, great video and I plan to use the technique on my layout. Love what you're doing on MMVP as well!

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks, MRVP is fun to do too.

[@fbshortfilms4126]

Great video-very helpful...How did you do do the effect to make it look like you were in the diorama?

[@KathyMillatt]

+TheHikersGuide That’s green scene and an editing programme. It’s actually really easy.

[@RudiVDS]

Love your tutorials, very clear to understand

[@KathyMillatt]

Thank you.

[@TheSwitchList]

Had not yet gotten to this video yet but had to come find it after hearing, during your interview on 'The Roundhouse' podcast, that it was your most watched video! Great stuff - want to give it a try on my own HO 'experimental' diorama... Now I am off to watch your second most viewed video about making static grass look Amazing! -Rick

[@KathyMillatt]

Rick. Good luck with your own diorama.

[@thorsonhammerstall]

Fantastic video!! The end result is spectacular. Giving me lots of ideas for my armor!!!

[@KathyMillatt]

+Long Hunter Glad I could help!

[@railway187]

Impressive result 🤩👌👍 good tutorial 👍🙏

[@WAVP371]

Funny stuff at the end of your videos my friend!!!

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks

[@Casu_diecast]

HOLA, VIVO EN COLOMBIA Y ACA NO HE ENCONTRADO ESA GRAMA ESTATICA POR NINGUN LADO, SI PUEDE AYUDARME CON EL MATERIAL QUE ESTA FABRICADA LE AGRADEZCO, A VER SI PUEDO HACE LA GRAMA POR MIS PROPIOS MEDIOS, AGRADEZCO SU COLABORACION, SALUDOS DESDE COLOMBIA.

[@KathyMillatt]

+Auto Escala col Autoescalacol Thanks, I think I answered this on my website.

[@alheeley]

03:50 "Isopropyl and alcohol", 30% isopropyl and 70% alcohol? - isopropyl isn't a thing on its' own, it's isopropyl alcohol (propanol). One solvent. Propanol is an alcohol. Maybe you mean a 30% solution of isopropyl alcohol in water? Or 30% propanol with another alcohol such as ethanol or meths?

[@KathyMillatt]

It’s 30% alcohol and 70% water but I just said alcohol instead of water.

[@alheeley]

thanks for clarifying. Good series of tutorials :)

[@willabe566]

Really liked this video! This will help me a lot with my Hungary 1945 diorama! Thanks a lot :)

[@KathyMillatt]

+Willabe Thanks a lot! Glad you found it useful.

[@JustNatax3]

You're awesome! I just found your channel, Kathy. Thank you so much for your tips. BEAUTIFUL!

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks!

[@drqod6100]

Its so relaxing when watching it... Nice video..

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks!

[@Bazclub]

Great tutorials Kathy, thanks!

[@KathyMillatt]

+Will Bazeley Thanks a lot!

[@darrylcarpenter903]

This looks really good. Thanks for the explanation.

[@32MikeTrentadue]

Great video Kathy, enjoyed the tutorial.

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks Mike! It was fun to make.

[@walkerbelle]

WOW, a lovely lady who works on 1/35 scale WWII armored models & scenes and you use Vallejo acrylic paints! Will you marry me? ;-) This is a really cool tutorial, not at all boring like so many on here. Thanks so much for the very informative & entertaining video presentation.

[@KathyMillatt]

+Bo Hector Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it he videos.

[@willannand9988]

As always a great tutorial, Thank you Kathy for these.

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks Will. Appreciate you taking the time to comment.

[@HarrisonKillianAnimation]

Thank you, I'm actually doing this in about 1:6 scale. The characters I model are 12 inches for stop motion.

[@KathyMillatt]

I love working with those larger sizes as you can get such amazing detail in there. I hope your project comes out really well - good luck!

[@HarrisonKillianAnimation]

thanks!

[@valborchardt3596]

Very nice. Thank you......new subscriber from South Africa

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks for subbing!

[@bitopantalukdar9820]

you're really great! love your diorama models

[@KathyMillatt]

+Bitopan Talukdar Thanks!

[@ScaleModelAlberta]

Just found your channel, great tutorials. Very well done.

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks a lot! I really appreciate the comment.

[@nickbutler7935]

Liked the vid, will watch out for more. Great work keep 'em coming.

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks!

[@patrickbashara2159]

I miss you!

[@KathyMillatt]

Still around and hoping to get more on YT over the next few months but sadly mostly not scenery.

[@PvLModelspoor]

Very nice results, good work!

[@KathyMillatt]

+PvL-Modelspoor Thanks a lot.

[@Emtbtoday]

Use super glue and sprinkle baking soda on it it fills gaps n cracks perfect

[@bencockerill42]

Very useful, I'll have to try the grout method!

[@KathyMillatt]

+BENevolent I do love grout and probably use it more than I should.

[@johnkelley9877]

Very realistic! Thanks for sharing this.

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks John

[@lionellance]

Wow... looks so real.. thanks for sharing and keep up the great work.. Lance

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks Lance.

[@basicminiaturepainting]

This channel is amazing just subscribed

[@KathyMillatt]

Great, thank you!

[@youngmeku5159]

You are elderly beautiful.. Plus, I like how you talk. Your presentation is awesome!! BigUp & much love, from Tanzania.

[@JN-hw3uf]

very good work loot to do for a Muddy Road

[@Sunscreen1973]

Subscribed. Very nice guide.

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks!

[@watcheroffools366]

Looks great

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks.

[@emilskriver49]

Is that an IO Interactive T-shirt? :D

[@KathyMillatt]

Afraid not!

[@emilskriver49]

@@KathyMillatt funny, looks exactly like the logo :D

[@alexmorgan2296]

Ever so helpful - thank you.

[@KathyMillatt]

Brilliant!

[@rodrickadams5639]

I've been working on miniatures for awhile now I've used mostly all natural items except for the glue and paints being natural I don't have to do much except seal it so it don't dry out and turn brown flower blossoms from grasses look like the full size flowers and I've found plants that resembles ferns and Ivy too it's amazing how many look alikes there are even orchids I've found seeds that look like pine cones and paw paw fruits too everything has a miniature duplicate I'm trying to have the four seasons oh I use fake snow I forgot and I'm using a frame to hold the grasses it's the fresh clay I make a hole and push the clay back around the plants I do want the static grass applicator it will help with the tall grasses and the field grass I'm looking for it now I even make maple and oak leaves out of full size ones I'll let you figure it out lol thanks for the videos oh ok I use a paper punch for the leaves I know too easy I even line up the veins in the leaves yes I'm OCD bad thanks for listening Rod Adams

[@KathyMillatt]

Hi Rod, that’s fascinating. I’ve tried moss etc but they’ve browned over the years despite preserving with glycerin. Maybe I needed to soak for longer. Other than that, it’s an area I need to look more at. I tried a paper punch but I’ve struggled to find them small enough for most scales. I did borrow a brother scanncut which was excellent in larger scales. Good luck with your grass etc.

[@budm.1450]

What do you mean by "two wheel widths apart? You're not very clear on instructions at all. Also at 12:32 why is all the static grass all flattened out. Isn't it supposed to be standing up straight? It looks awful. You need some lessons from Luke Towan.

[@KathyMillatt]

You need to measure the width of a vehicle so that the road is the right width. As for the grass, it looks upright to me!

[@dabosstiresome5843]

Or get some sand, brown paint, and mogepoge

[@KathyMillatt]

+Da boss Tiresome58 There's do many ways but grout is dry sand and paint so there's a lot in common.

[@countlesshours2080]

9:07

[@gpholtz]

Great, loved it!!!

[@KathyMillatt]

+gpholtz Thanks!

[@johnchandrav.1823]

Hi ya Mini-Kathy! Catcha later then....

[@KathyMillatt]

+John Chandra V. 😄

[@irwanaminudin413]

which works great... nice..

[@KathyMillatt]

+irwan aminudin Thanks!

[@christopherkingsland4604]

Great video - thank you.

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks!

[@mrbroeders]

Chinchila dust?!

[@KathyMillatt]

Yep, you get it in pet shops.

[@dudepersonvids]

"But... do they use actual chinchillas to make the dust?" -me, upon first hearing the words chinchilla and dust together

[@KathyMillatt]

The mind boggles as to how they would do that 😄😄😄

[@Paul-pc2le]

Yeah I think there's a factory somewhere that has chinchillas making the dust lol 😂

[@omatad]

Awesom 😃