Tall Forest Pine Trees - Model Railroad Scenery

Pine trees are found all over the world which makes them a great tree to model on any model railroad or model diorama.
In this tutorial I’ll show you a simple yet very realistic way of making pine trees that you might see walking through a dense forest, with long trunks and lush dark green canopies these trees will look fantastic no matter where you plant them on your layout.
The trees in this video are made to HO scale however the technique as with nearly all of my other tutorials applies easily to any other scale.
For more information and a list of materials go and check out www.bouldercreekrailroad.com and you’ll find all the additional information there as well as many other articles and videos.
Finally if you’re really enjoying these videos be sure to consider supporting me with a small donation on "Patreon"
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every little bit helps me bring these tutorials to you not to mention it really motivates me to do the best videos I can.
Cheers
Luke Towan
Music:
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[@rentacowisgoogle]

Everything you make looks so perfectly realistic. I don't know how you do it :)

[@LukeTowan]

lots of practice :) thanks :) Cheers Luke

[@gimiklioptions]

He just showed you how he does it!!! What more can he do to show you???

[@patricklastname5646]

Plenty of practice with tons of material you didn't pay for since you are sponsored ;0)

[@blameusa7082]

rocket hot glue $ 8, balsa sticks $ 3, Spray glue $ 7, Woodlands Turf x 2 $ 14..... He's like in the top 100 richest men alive!

[@marioortiz6776]

puessk

[@nickgrandy3098]

I see not one single dog...just a ton of raw talent...great vid man...

[@LukeTowan]

+nick grandy ha ha, thanks Nick, what a great compliment :) Cheers Luke

[@rasmus2705]

Your channel is just the nicest thing i've found from youtube this year!

[@cbcdesign001]

The wire brush technique to create the bark is amazing Luke.

[@LukeTowan]

yeah, I too was amazed at how it turned out in the final product! Glad you enjoyed it :) Cheers Luke

[@Hey_MikeZeroEcho22P]

OUTSTANDING!!!! I finishing a 1/35 model tank ( modern German AVLB ) and THIS way of making trees is So SUPERIOR!!! I Knew....you train-guys/gals are Always into scenery and admire YOUR skill in producing a Much needed diorama idea!! I Will be using this into Good Usage!!!

[@josephpowell736]

Super job on the trees. Living in the U.S. “down south” and modeling the L&N railroad. This video will come in very handy. Thanks for your great work.

[@ronec2092]

Thank you again for sharing. Looks great.

[@DrKlown]

I don't even make models, I just really enjoy these videos

[@LukeTowan]

+DrKlown That's a great compliment :) I'm glad you enjoy watching. Cheers Luke

[@nqbraun]

I am new to the RR hobby and appreciate the time and help that you give in making these videos. These are very easy to follow and enjoyable as well.

[@ScottDowneywoundedbear]

The tutorials just keep coming. You make it look so easy. I would never had thought of making the trunk, I would have just used the stick. Another fantastic job.Scott

[@LukeTowan]

+Scott Downey lol, thanks Scott, I've seen some other guys make similar trees. Most of them use furnace filter which I don't have access to. I'm glad I stumbled across 'Coconut Fiber'! Cheers Luke

[@kamencic]

This is awesome. Those trees look so real.

[@madeleine7377]

Geez… saw your video and was SO INFORMATIVE!! Many Thank You’s the tree trunks did it for ( me )… smiles

[@thomfroi]

even though I am not a model maker, I absolutely love to see your tutorials!

[@YudaFaisal]

Nice work Luke! I always admire your works. I followed this particular tutorial of yours for N-scale and I've made about 20 of them. Thank you for this tutorial!

[@daviemaclean61]

I shouldn't be amazed by your use of cheap and easy to find materials with a large dash of modelling skill, but you've done it again. Brilliant pines.

[@LukeTowan]

+davie maclean Thanks for another great compliment Davie, I try to show my technique so others can copy and replicate it on their models as well. Cheers Luke

[@hobbyhermit66]

Those dead branches add a lot of realism. Nice video.

[@gilmance4923]

Thank you for a great tutorial. I just made my first four conifers using your methods, and I can't begin to tell you how happy I am with the results. Thank you again.

[@LukeTowan]

Excellent, that's fantastic! Glad you liked the video and put the techniques to use :) Cheers Luke

[@bobzthecat82]

that tree trunk work is amazing

[@RATGUTZZ]

THANK YOU SO MUCH I've been going hobby store to hobby store for hours trying to find realistic trees for my sets and they all, honestly, look awful to me. I adore detail and the little plastic trunks just didn't do it for me. This is extremely helpful and I can't wait to use this technique.

[@LooseGravel14]

Excellent! Best method I’ve seen for creating very realistic trees. A small point, these represent fir trees, pines have a very growth pattern. Thanks for the great video.

[@eks204]

I watch this when i cant sleep. Helps A LOT.

[@Chuck39740]

Outstanding. Most realistic look

[@ajborowski]

I have no intention of building this stuff. But here I am... fascinated

[@xayfong9813]

I enjoy watching your videos luke towan

[@the4000class]

WOW!!! Thank you for the videos. Finally a source for affordable model railroad scenery ideas. I'm so excited I found this Channel

[@alienheston5748]

You just saved me so much money! I don’t mind the time put into it.

[@cheryldurham297]

I have never come across such good bark detail before - THANKS SO MUCH!

[@LukeTowan]

Thanks Cheryl 😊 Glad you liked it

[@carlocreates5444]

Brilliant yet simple tutorials with excellent quality results... Thanks man! Keep these coming!

[@spartan456]

You're like the Bob Ross of 3D scale models.

[@hanielulises841]

spartan456 true 😂

[@aanler]

Yet.

[@inaquianallforce4042]

It feels very "old-school PBS" doesn't out?

[@lancev.o8052]

Yes!

[@steffenrosmus1864]

Yes the results are as poor as the ones of Bob🤮

[@susansuzy45]

everything looks jus real....so lovely N lively

[@bigsparky65]

Fantastic tutorial on trees, i will have to try your method

[@saltydog888]

Stumbled across your site mate. I'm 52 and built Messerschmitts, German tanks and Junkers when I was a kid. LOL I'm an Aussie! I always marvelled at dioramas and wondered how. This has reconnected me with that. Stoked. Really enjoying it. Thanks.

[@salaltschul3604]

Man, I can't get over how good that tree trunk looks.

[@LukeTowan]

Yeah I was pretty surprised at how well it turned out as well :) Thanks mate. Cheers Luke

[@onthewater4020]

You are my new favourite KZbin channel. You rock.

[@antoniodorsi8985]

Really, really, really fantastic!!! I'm very happy to follow your videos...i look theirs every day many times per day. 😀THANK YOU

[@tamilarasisubramanian1219]

U are really amazing friend... U'r works are very realistic & wonderful...

[@brianstraight9333]

Wow Mr. Towan, i just found your videos this afternoon and am utterly blown away by the quality of the videography, modeling, and teaching. You have successfully managed to get me to blow off my responsibilities for another day. My hat goes off to you sir!

[@LukeTowan]

+Brian Straight lol, I wish I could have a day of no responsibility :) When I don't show up to work I make a lot of people very angry and when I don't show up at home... we'll... lets just say I'd rather deal with the angry people :) thanks for such a fantastic comment! Cheers Luke

[@vijaybhaskar4861]

I love the simplicity of the idea. I couldn't find the basket liner or coconut fibre so I used a dish washer scrub instead. It was quite difficult to pull them apart to create layers, so I soaked the scrub in water and when it softened, got to work!

[@markhayes6407]

Better looking than furnace filter for leaves. I will definitely use this method. They look great.

[@mountain-roots]

This video is a gem to me and i can't thank you enough.

[@scottb8945]

I am an artist myself and I would be one that looks for details in those trees and these trees had some of the best detailing I’ve ever seen

[@roblink4781]

Absolutely fantastic, these will definitely come in handy on a diorama I'm working on...

[@houseinthehouse6718]

다른 계정으로 오래저부터 시청중입니다. 역시 금손이시네요^-^ 디데일도 대단합니다. 오늘도 한수 배우고 갑니다. 다음 영상도 기대할께요~

[@Pixel__Hearts]

Thanks for documenting your talent and sharing with us this will be very helpful for school projects

[@zhaniahernandez7722]

Thank you for bringing this wonderful tutorial with us.I really enjoyed learning from you work.

[@BroadwaySetmodels]

I'm shook, that steelbrush makes it so realistic!

[@reggaelatinus6705]

Very interesting,greetings from Slovakia

[@snappletons7099]

Can't express how much I love your videos. Keep them coming.

[@LukeTowan]

+Snappleton S Thanks mate, I'm glad you're enjoying them :) Cheers Luke

[@abihakhan3426]

Wowwww brilliant idea 💋❤️🌴🌴🌴🎄🎄🎄

[@irshadahmadahmad6770]

Superb 👌👌🤚👌👌👌

[@vikititor]

Again Luke nice ideas. many thanks.

[@user-tg6xv4sz8p]

Потрясающе! Восторг! Браво!

[@PowScience]

I've been using your tips for about 2 weeks on a combo HO train/AFX slot car layout...with zombies. Now the parts I've done with your tips are making me realize I have to completely redo the other parts which now look rubbish!! Thanks so much Luke!

[@LukeTowan]

lol.... At least you can see that you age getting better at your scenery :) I'm glad I've been able to help you with scenery. Cheers Luke

[@josephemmanuel9824]

Wow, great talent👏 Thank you💐

[@trentharrison7141]

Exceptional! Thank you

[@NicksCollectableCreations]

Trunk sure turned out nice

[@LukeTowan]

+Nick's Train Hobby Channel Thanks Nick, I was actually quite amazed at how well it turned out the first time I made the trunk! Cheers Luke

[@daveogarf]

GREAT JOB! Trunks look just incredible! Background music is PERFECT! Totally BONZER!

[@bastago01]

Fantastic I fell in love with this method with coconut fiber very good tutorial thanks for sharing it 👍👏👏👏

[@virginiafry8991]

I'm liking that coconut fiber....seems like one could make other things with that as well.

[@boltuss]

TREEMENDOUS luke ..........laurel and hardy would be proud of your lomesome pine tutorial , I love em

[@LukeTowan]

+boltuss2006 lol, thanks mate, they are not too bad on there own but in a big bunch they look great :) Thanks for a great comment :) Cheers Luke

[@jesusmontemayor5260]

I must admit that I have seen many videos to create trees, to see the video from the beginning thought stop, material usage ne suggested that there would be a good result, you made me eat my words, I congratulate was a great job without I'll certainly try

[@LukeTowan]

Thanks mate :) Sometimes the most unlikely materials make the best models! Thanks for the great comment. Cheers Luke

[@c-r]

Anyone else have a kid who didn't tell you about his diorama until right before its due frantically trying to find out to make trees?

[@usamanasher3900]

My son is 2 years old at the moment. I'm starting this now before he grows up and corners me 😂

[@the10thleper]

Nice, well presented. Looking forward to try this. The tree trunk and wire brush is perfect. Thank you.

[@adrianaromero2058]

espectacular

[@rebeccaboyarhi4633]

Wow what a great job!!

[@renees766]

That looks fantastic! I was so enthralled with watching you create that I never saw even ONE dog lol

[@fuzzy4461]

Awesome method, would never have thought of it.

[@wretchedslippage3255]

This guy gives a shit about the detail. Its marvelous

[@andrewgould7002]

Unbelievable, i am going to try this this weekend, thank you so much for the tips, fabulous work

[@formidable38]

Genius!! Very nice, Luke.

[@douglaswoods2554]

Very nice--great detail

[@dineshvyas]

Beautiful

[@muss1951]

Excellent looking trees, great advice

[@richardvarty7349]

Fantastic video dude!!!

[@edforcer1340]

Hi Luke You've struck modelling gold again. This is another project I will be adopting on my railway. Only saw the dog three times though so no Hall of Fame for me. Thanks for sharing Cheers!

[@LukeTowan]

+Ed Shunt Thanks mate for such a great comment, good luck with making some trees :) If you want the answers to the dog I posted photos on my website :) you did well! Cheers Luke

[@marionrodrigo6385]

so relaxing to watch....

[@LukeTowan]

thanks :)

[@AndyHeim]

Very good technique! Tried it today and it worked wonderful. Thanks a lot!

[@2sons1lv]

Loved this tutorial 💕

[@hameealive136]

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[@purplegoblin]

Fantastic work as always.

[@bevsartsandcrafts715]

They’re amazing

[@khurramshehzad8736]

Truly Amazing Art. this was the bestest art work i have ever seen. great job bro, i saw your apple tree video that also was so awesome. i became a fan of your after watching your these two videos.

[@nanaceves7108]

an amazing work!! congratulations! 🙌

[@Pednoi5]

I love realistic sets. I'm the type of person who likes Schleich and Safari LTD. this is ideal for a forest scene for my wolves and cats.

[@leswall6293]

You make things look so easy , really good watching (UK)

[@HansonJ]

You make it look so easy.

[@simonwallace-tarry355]

Thanks Luke, in the process of making some now. Cheers for the videos, so good.

[@74cohen]

Wow! This is beautiful art! Great!

[@seanmartin8944]

i was thinking "man that's a little hard on the brush" but when the primer went on... wow! great vid

[@LukeTowan]

+Sean Martin thanks Sean, it took me a while to get the confidence to hit the tree that much with the wire brush! Glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers Luke

[@stevewojcik7607]

Wow. Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@gerlandkent6377]

thank, you for sharing you're video and info.👍

[@shurikalanbogov]

Amazing! It is very similar to the real tree. You have a great talent. Your mind and hands synchronized for beautiful things.

[@allaboutart7206]

you are sooooo talented...🤗🤗🤗 very very very nice....👌👌👌

[@williamandshannongodfrey3812]

Thanks so much for sharing this I’m making a diorama!!!😁

[@energymedia4652]

It's so amazing

[@Myfactory62]

Thanks for sharing,very useful tips.

[@ashenwalls3558]

I bet these would work really well for my dollhouse when I come to doing landscaping!

[@FatimaZahra-cm1zo]

Stupendi ❣️ sembrano veri 😍 bravissimo maestro ❣️ 👍 grazie mille per l'aiuto ad imparare 😇

[@worldforger9225]

Wow I was looking for something like this for my d&d terrain! Thanks!

[@geovannygarcia4927]

That' s so fantastic