Easy Hedges - Model Railroad Scenery

[@leokimvideo]

Peter Leggett really helped me when I made a silly train video many years ago. Especially tricks in mixing scales to create depth in a scene. Imagine a world without spray adhesive.

[@jjab99]

I had my doubts at the start of this video, but that hedge just came to life in front of my eyes and looks so realistic! Fantastic job Luke, this is one I will definitely have a go at. Many thanks for these great videos.

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

No worries mate, good luck with making your hedge. It's super easy to do and very fast, I'm sure yours will look great as well. Cheers Luke

[@theresemasi982]

Going to try this because I can't stand paying a fortune for the ugly ones sold for Village collections. Thanks for your help!

[@erbenwilzing4922]

I didn't know it was that easy to make hedges. I've tried a lot of ways to make them, but these took me a lot of time. Thank you!

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

No worries mate, glad you liked it. Cheers Luke

[@staticsky7287]

great job it sure do look like a hedge

[@anitashaw9090]

I love you Luke. A man after me own heart

[@thinkaboutthat119]

Looks so real!

[@MrRavoss]

You're a wizard Harry!

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

lol, thanks Brett :)

[@gothmorph]

very nice ...i am going to try this...thanks..

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

Cool, good luck with your hedge, I'm sure it will look awesome! Cheers Luke

[@glennchamberlain5560]

Another great Video Luke, Thanks.

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

Cheers Glenn, glad you enjoyed the video :)

[@redstorm2003]

Very nice and thank you for sharing your skills. I like your tutorials and they are all easy to follow and concise.

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

Thanks mate, I spend a lot of time making them and ensuring they are easy to follow. Glad you liked it :) Cheers Luke

[@simonsummers9194]

Simon from the UK.....just started watching your videos, wow so great and very helpful

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

Thanks Simon, glad you are finding the videos helpful :) Cheers Luke

[@ripjeffhanneman5838]

Man you are the best

[@PowScience]

Brilliant as always Luke. Now I just have to find an excuse to use hedges somewhere in my layout.

[@MrTinyUK]

This I think I could do. So off to collect some supplies. Thanks for the upload. ;-)

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

ha ha cool :) yeah this one is a pretty easy make, good luck... I think the hardest part is actually finding the supplies! Not all garden centers and hardware stores have the coconut fiber basket liner material. Cheers Luke

[@ChristoefurQ]

Luke, you are amazing. Great video

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

thanks mate, it's always good to get great comments like yours :) keeps me motivated! Cheers Luke

[@gloriabueno7433]

I. LOVE IT!!!!!

[@mhoover]

beautiful!

[@andreasagrini4642]

Great tutorial, as usual ;) Greetings from Italy!

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

Thank you :) It's cool knowing people from all over the world can watch my videos! Cheers Luke

[@ScottDowneywoundedbear]

Great job on the hedge. This looks to be an easy technique that I could even do. lolScott

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

It sure is Scott, you'll have to post a video of some hedges when you give it a try :) Cheers Luke

[@bastianbohner8667]

0:17 that looks like a real photo of a real house. Maybe it is, or maybe not, I cant tell. it looks real, but judging by how good you are with models I think its a model. but it looks real...

[@enflippy7321]

Wow! very nice work! looks so good, as always :)

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed watching. Cheers Luke

[@zombieplaysgames8652]

Hes so good

[@michaellevtchenko7433]

Great tip...thanks

[@FritsaAndFuritsa]

I'd love to see a video showcasing all your builds~ I'm new to your work but it is absolutely stunning the amount of detail you put into everything!

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

I've got quite a collection building! I'm starting to run out of space :) Cheers Luke

[@waldenhouse]

Luke Towan Me too - how about doing a DVD, get multi copies done and sell them? Would be a hit for sure.

[@g60force]

@@waldenhouse in 1990 for sure...

[@geraldklaus4953]

Oh. Hey. Idaho state police. That's awesome!!

[@joalysonpaulo7775]

Genial , parabéns

[@sleepdeprivedshibainu6150]

I wish I could subscribe twice!!!!!

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

lol... wow thank you 😀

[@bar7966]

Found all 4, only if we include the first one that pops up on screen? Great vid as always mate, fan for almost a year now.

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

Good work, but... the collie that pops up is not included :) I'm glad you've been enjoying the videos, I enjoy making them! Cheers Luke

[@ishwarkothandaraman3354]

*COCONUT FIBRE BASKET LINER*

[@robbennett1965]

As usual Luke- very informative. Thanks for posting. I like the use of basket liner- I have obtained some rubberized horsehair but the liner may be better for scruffy bushes and other vegetation along embankments- I will have to give it a go. I can actually get these at Lowes, here in the US. I'll report back in our next layout update! Just curious- do you have a layout? Would love to see it if you do- must be spectacular!

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

Thanks Rob, I am in the process of building a layout, unfortunately I don't own my house, I'm just renting and building a proper layout is a little difficult for me because I know I'll probably be moving soon! However I am building a small modular layout that I know I can easily pack up and move around with. I watched you latest update, you layout looks absolutely fantastic! I actually thought of you when I was making this video because I know you plan to do a row of houses on the hill above the track and I thought a hedge might look good there? Did you have any luck with getting the road texture you wanted using the sponge technique? Looking forward to you progress :) Cheers Luke

[@robbennett1965]

I did paint the road per your technique. May not have had the ideal sponge. It looks okay, and once I weather and stripe it it should be good to go. BTW- I picked up some "Coco" liner at Lowes- will be trying it very soon! Thanks again for the continuing great tips Luke!

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

Nice, I found I got quite different results depending on the sponge! I tried it with a makeup sponge and it was terrible (not enough definition), I found more open and airy sponges worked a little better. Good luck with the hedges, the coconut fiber is pretty easy stuff to work with, and it's quite cheap so if you bugger it up it's no big loss, you can just try again :)

[@randsbateman8748]

Would this process be suitable for outdoor railways?

[@glnnk_art]

Hey there. For a project for university I need Mint-colored grass and leaves. What would be the best way to achieve that?

[@matthewsnowdenshunterguy3352]

Great idea! A lot of ppl use fibred sponges, bt i think this method is far bettr

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

yeah, I actually like the fiber sponges for hedges that are very well maintained. But this method definitely has a better feel of realism though. Cheers Luke

[@matthewsnowdenshunterguy3352]

+Luke Towan totally agree

[@StanlleyLegion]

hi Luke possible to use the scenic glue (3:1) or straight PVA glue instead of the spray adhesive?

[@RECUERDOGIJON]

😉🔝

[@dave6695]

This may have been asked already but how is the small trellis made? Also, where did the gates and posts at the drive-way come from?

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

It's actually all from the same manufacturer 'Auhagen' and the trellis and the driveway gate are in the same package. if you search eBay for 'Auhgen Fences and Gates' you should be able to find them. Cheers Luke

[@dave6695]

Thanks, Luke.

[@strandedcat8598]

1:20 pun

[@kdhughes4407]

Just a quick question what scale do u use, I have some 1/35 and 1/24 scale military armor and race cars, and would like to make a diorama could u do a video on one of theses scales?

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

I work in HO scale, I don't have plans at this stage to build 1/35th scale just yet. I'm making scenery for my model railroad. However most of the techniques can easily be applied to larger scales as well. These hedges would look great in larger scales, just make the hedge a bit taller and use all the same products. Cheers Luke

[@caos24]

I just found 2 collies, can't find the other 2...

[@caos24]

3 collies

[@PowScience]

Brilliant as always Luke. Now I just have to find an excuse to use hedges somewhere in my layout.

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

lol, hedges are pretty versatile so I'm sure you'll find somewhere for a hedge :) Cheers Luke

[@PowScience]

And luckily I have plenty of coconut fiber left over from your tall pines tutorial.

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

lol, cool :) I'll have to come up with some more ideas on using coconut fiber!

[@cyclemanncafe]

This is more like mixed media sculpture. Your ability to imagine solutions to creating the world in miniature is something else. I bet generating scenes in boxes with peepholes would sell as unique art pieces. Your videos are expertly made and edited. Thanks!

[@oforts9068]

piltdowne mann l

[@imranazimviolinist]

piltdowne mann m. Mm ;) vk da dn pswer i ;)

[@JackWolf10]

How do you light your models so realistically?

[@exveefan]

Took me several views, but I think I found all 4 locations. Times - 0:37, 0:55, 1:15, and 3:40

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

Well done, I posted the photos of the answers on my website. I think you nailed it :) Cheers Luke

[@exveefan]

+Luke Towan I checked the answer, and sadly no, I was one off. Knew it was hiding in the coco-fiber, but I didn't get the correct time/scene.

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

oh close!! I had a couple people suggest it was under the fiber as I lifted it... I went back and looked at the video again and I can see how you might think that because there is a lump of coconut fiber that looks like it could be the dog as I lift the coconut fiber up from the table!

[@imeyers01]

Where is the one at 0:55?

[@yomomma6492]

exveefan the times are 0:37, 1:15, 3:40, and that’s all I could find.

[@struck2soon]

Very cool!(as usual)...too busy paying attention to the technique to be "dogging"....

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

lol, they were a bit harder to see in this video. I don't want to make it too easy :) Glad you liked it. Cheers Luke

[@rickbeam2325]

Love the Replicated Idaho State Police Car ... Looks nice. ( As A Youth Driver of the Era just interesting note.... BTW not nit picking on your cool Diorama n super nice model Railroad Video and skills n tips. Anyway Circa 75-78 ISP. Used the 75 Dodge Monocos they were Larger n Heavier n Handle The Higher Speeds Sometime needed in field duty better than the later body smaller n lighter 76-78 Fury/Monocos used in many City Areas by then. ISP Was Stitching over to Chevy Caprices for Patrol due to being heavier car n the 454 being continued available. Where as by 80 Chrysers 440 interceptors were no longer Available I'm curious are you also a Idaho Resident ??? Again only was making note of interest I drove 2 -69 Roadrunneres from Valley County to Boise n Back n to Payette on her ghways 55 & 95 at 75-115 MPH. Ocassionall saw Stare Troopers running opposite Direction in the Black w White diagonal stripes w the Gold Idaho on door same as you model shows

[@nitopontocom]

I hate you..!!!! Why do you are so perfect, so smart and how can you create everything so great..???!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@russiandrama1033]

I was hoping I'd never have to see an Idaho State patrol vehicle again... 😂

[@thomasl8734]

RussianDrama there isn't an Idaho State Patrol vehicle

[@EddieMaine]

There are ISP officers actually.

[@premablandaleone5964]

Very talented! Keep going with the stunning work !👏🏽 Thank you for these amazing tutorials😊💗

[@Tom_Seeker]

Noch products even reach Australia? unbelievable it is German company and mostly known in Europe

[@yulistorres8793]

okey no se ingles pero puedes aprender español latino porfis o almenos coloca subtitulos porque quiero comprar esas hiervitas sinteticas

[@venrickapostol80]

Hi Luke , do you have the vid of the landscape including the house showing in this vid?

[@krismolina_]

Did you make the house in the background of did you buy it, if so where did you buy it

[@southern207hobbies]

What are suitable alternatives for the leafs that us American modelers have access to

[@leonardosouza6290]

Lovely! Greetings from Brazil!

[@themagicarcadetma1406]

I’m making realistic stop motion sets Thanks

[@natesls400]

Why are you using weed dude that's not hood

[@user-mt4ix1yl2g]

This is a nice addition to my model city! Can u make more uploads?

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

lol, I try post videos regularly. Stay tuned for the next one which shouldn't be too far away! Cheers Luke

[@N-Scale]

That Diorama looks simply fantastic. Mike

[@woodandwheelz]

Found all four and not including the pop up one. I make custom Hot Wheels size cars and sometimes do dioramas with them. I've learned so much from your videos. Thank you very much for sharing your expertise and tips.

[@darkiee69]

Those leaves looks like colored sesame seeds.

[@jyotitomar5175]

very good I like your work very much

[@embers_cradle55]

Still looking for the 4 collies in this

[@loser7528]

Those leaves reminded me of a plant type thing I see in Japanese roombox kits but i don't know what to call it to search for it. They're very fine and small paper bulbs connected by thin twisted paper strands. Basically delicate branch type things. If anyone knows what they are by my possibly very poor description, I'd love to know because it's bothering me that I can't look it up to buy more in other colors.

[@Dana-nv4ej]

Bravo and thank you I have been trying to build a hedge on my set and using Laken sprigs and having other ideas have never worked. This is pure genius after 20 years of trial and error, thank you.

[@caradanellemcclintock8178]

can you do wall crawler plants(creepers) please I want to do some overgrown ruins

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

Good idea, I'll have to add that to my list of tutorial videos to produce. I'll do some experiments and see what ideas I can come up with.

[@forestbear1]

awesome and very informative video.. can i ask where you get your leaves from? i checked the Noch online shop and postage was ridiculous...

[@dc_wurld]

I love your show U are awesome

[@theheatbox13]

I like I believe I'm going to make this and hobby... I'm looking forward to my older years but I am starting now..

[@robinred1851]

In one word : SUPERB👍 Greetings from the Čech Republic 🇨🇿

[@EnriqueMartinez-py5es]

Bien echo MEXICO

[@pabloescobar7109]

Your A Legend Bro Thanks .. I Needed Details For My Project

[@albertoortega9974]

Hello Luke. Your content is amazing. Just a simple question. Did you have to raise the surface where the house and front yard are sitting to the same level of the sidewalk, or is at the same level of the road? Thanks!

[@82kaco]

your work is more realistic than the miniature cars,i love your videos,,congratulations man,,,i see you from spain ;)

[@MarianaRodriguez-kt3xo]

THis is beautiful and helped me tons wth my up coming project. How did you make the frontgate ? btw

[@carlsorensennb7c750]

Good to see the Idaho State Police working the layout in the UK. I am here in Payette, Idaho

[@aalvarado66]

I this is good videos

[@phillipstokes8496]

first off, found the collie pretty quick. now question, would scouring pads work for this?

[@bigdon1a1]

Luke, must be blind, watched too many times over and over went to the times someone else had posted, the only dog I saw was at the guys knee on the steps at the porch in the beginning and it did not look like a collie

[@tintin89113]

Great video Luke! Do you have a suggestion what base material could be used for an N scale hedge?

[@chi5065]

Pretty hands tho

[@icenesiswayons9962]

Nice looking hedges. Guess you could go wild with topiaries if you wanted. Great idea!

[@TheRisenRAGE]

00:25 next to owner, 00:37 in the little gate way near PD car, 1:15 in bag of falling leaves, 3:40 in tub-a-ware

[@ChiseledDiamond]

00:25 is not the collie, it's a cat or smaller dog

[@RudiLoof]

Cool!👍🏻

[@99ize18]

Thank you very much. Spot the collie? DOH!

[@susanpaulson7445]

Great job

[@FishplateFilms]

Fantastic Luke! When I finally get around to scenery, I'll be using your tips and videos for sure. Cheers Gregg.

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

Thanks Greg, I'm looking forward to seeing how your layouts coming along and I hope the nose is healing up well, I too have come of a horse or two in my time as a jackaroo galavanting around the outback. Montejinni, Wave Hill and Tanbar Stations! Cheers Luke

[@FishplateFilms]

Sounds like you've had an interesting past mate! I'm afraid my injuries were not that dramatic, Lord Stan does stretch the truth at times!! Cheers, Gregg.

[@coolasrc]

only saw 1 collie at 3:42 in the excess box

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

lol, they are a little harder to spot in this video :)

[@thanh__1996]

Ti

[@cartoonking461]

Thanks for an easy method . and inexpensive.

[@jimbob5589]

hey Luke. I was wondering if your in the act nsw area. if you would be able to do some lessons?

[@jimbob5589]

just wondering

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

No I'm actually in Adelaide, I'm doing a bunch of scenery clinics at the local hobby shop. If you want there is more information on my website about the clinics. Cheers Luke

[@jimbob5589]

+Luke Towan cool I'll check it out

[@dannyholt105]

Another great idea and video Luke. I subbed some time ago, but just now caught up with all the videos, well most of them anyway. Whew!!! Looking for the next one already. Thanks for sharing. Dan

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

lol, thanks Danny, the next one will be out very soon! On Friday morning to be more precise... American time. Cheers Luke

[@dannyholt105]

Thanks Luke. I appreciate the heads up. We will be looking for it. Thanks again. Dan

[@HeyImStormFront]

Why do you have an Idaho state trooper car XD.

[@skid502]

En donde compras tus muñequitos miniatura

[@40belowful]

very cool:) I did not see one collie.

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

lol, they are definitely there :) They are quite a bit harder to see on this video! Cheers Luke

[@xollw]

"Easy" .-. 👏

[@MarkMiller-zm2th]

All of a sudden a hedge appeared, wow mate. Great work

[@JayCrosby32]

That house kinda reminds me of the house from Scream

[@giovannaliberogomes3040]

Makes a city well known in the United States

[@rickwade906]

Luke, You've done it again with a great technique and great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

Thanks Rick, glad you liked it... I really loved your fascia you did for your layout as well. I will definitely be doing the same thing on my modular layout :) Cheers Luke