Modeling Small Shrubs, Flowering Plants, and Static Grass Tips and Tricks.

[@andrewpalm2103]

Thanks for this video. I'm in my 70's, so I don't have another 50 years to work on my layout. But I like your relaxed pace and explanations. I need to try this!

[@PostmoderneModelWorks]

Thanks Andrew, I’m trying to maximize the time I have left on this planet too so it’s quality over quantity. I don’t have fifty years either.

[@DonaldVandal]

The clumps were amazing. Thank you.

[@PostmoderneModelWorks]

@@DonaldVandal yeah man, you’re welcome

[@MyFingerLakesRailwayLayout]

Outstanding. Your best video so far. Never thought of doing the Pinch & Stab into an existing tuft. Great technique! Thanks Christian - take care - Bill.

[@PostmoderneModelWorks]

Yeah, lots of neat little tricks. Thanks Bill.

[@modeltrainaficionado7195]

excellent technique sir! hanging the tuffs upside down overnight is a great idea. painting the static grass really makes it look realistic. also it takes the shine away. great video !!

[@PostmoderneModelWorks]

Thank you Chris, I hope you get to try this.

[@TriGogglin]

Thanks for revealing your secrets, thats was a great method. End result looks better than the store bought stuff..

[@PostmoderneModelWorks]

Thank you Pappy, I don’t envy N scale modelers at all, these challenges are magnified dramatically. Have a great weekend.

[@tracksidemike]

Awesome share I appreciate the tip and tricks that’s how we all get better at doing things in the hobby learning as we go. Great video thanks for sharing 😎👍🏻

[@PostmoderneModelWorks]

Yeah man! I hope you try them and have great results. Have a great weekend Mike.

[@deraildarrell]

Hi @POSTMODERN 👋 Funny thing... i do exactly how you do it , with one difference, i will hold a vacuum over the grass to get it stand tall ... well done tutorial 👍DD

[@PostmoderneModelWorks]

Yeah, when you do it on the board the vacuum helps. Doing it this way saves that step.

[@vincenthuying98]

Dear POSTMODERNE MODELWORKS, very interesting and cool method for grass tufts making in the pan. Definitely will check the oven pan for my tufts. Cool results! Pinching method also works very well. Love the paint job, adding the dark brown color as a base is indeed a great way to create shades. Also, painting the tufts adds so much more depth of color to the final results. Like to shoot different shades from only a few angles and then move on to another color shade. That really makes the tufts stand out beyond the standard static grass colors. Looking forward to seeing your next episodes. Cheerio

[@PostmoderneModelWorks]

@@vincenthuying98 thank you for the kind words vincent, I am truly grateful for your support. Hope you are as inspired by my work as I am by your enthusiasm. Cheers my friend

[@BoxcarJerry]

Great tutorial man , this doesn't look to bad to make. Thanks for sharing it.

[@PostmoderneModelWorks]

It’s a little time consuming but I think the results are worth it.

[@garymartz7587]

Your method yields very unique tuft's. Thanks for sharing!

[@PostmoderneModelWorks]

Thank you Gary, hope you get to try it for yourself.

[@dougkinney3207]

Great video! Thanks for showing. I’m going to try this soon

[@PostmoderneModelWorks]

Awesome, best of luck with your scenery.

[@Crookedriverandeasternrr]

Thank you for making this I appreciate it. Very cool method

[@PostmoderneModelWorks]

Absolutely, hope you can use some of these tricks and as always look forward to seeing your work.

[@DRCRailroard]

I assume you must be a student of Boomer? Every method you use down to using matte mediums, airbrush painting the turf, and static grass stabing is the techniques he teaches. It's an attestment to the effectiveness of his teaching, techniques, and ease of replication. You have done a good job replicating it. Certain sections of your layout in the video look very similar to his end results. I have been a subscriber of his from the beginning. He is the real deal and a great teacher. I'm always glad to see some younger guys willing to step up to pass those techniques along. Yonger generations would do well to get into a hobby and discover the rewards to learn so many useful skills while improving one's well-being. It's hard to find a hobby for better therapy with so many rewards that only improve with time than building a model railroad layout.

[@PostmoderneModelWorks]

Thank you so much, I appreciate the kind works, especially you thinking I’m still young. I’ve used these art supplies and been a modeler my whole life so it was an easy transition to this hobby. But I still have a lot to learn.

[@mysticrailroad]

very educational, thanks man! i have a similar method, but a bit different, for applying static grass manually.

[@PostmoderneModelWorks]

Thank you for your support, Mystic Man.

[@mysticrailroad]

@@PostmoderneModelWorks and the tufts look awesome :)

[@PostmoderneModelWorks]

@@mysticrailroad thanks John. Variation is key, when you put them all together they all blend for a realistic effect.

[@justn2trains]

Great video, thanks for sharing!

[@PostmoderneModelWorks]

Thank you.

[@joeraderblackrockcentralrr]

Very informative. Think I will have to try this method. Thanks for sharing

[@PostmoderneModelWorks]

Thank you and happy modeling!

[@TouchoftheBrushModelWeathering]

Excellent how- to video! Added to my Playlist for others to enjoy!

[@PostmoderneModelWorks]

Thanks so much!

[@AugustusRex-nk8ze]

Breathtaking.

[@PostmoderneModelWorks]

Thank you

[@adamstein5773]

Well done

[@jimmyfeudale9578]

Awesome work!!! Can't wait to plant some realistic weeds on my layout.

[@PostmoderneModelWorks]

Thanks and happy modeling!

[@battlefielddivisionofnorfolkso]

Loved the video. Made me subscribe and click the bell...lol. With that, could you do a tutorial on how you done the vines on the fence as well. TIA and BTW Great Channel and Beautiful Layout.

[@PostmoderneModelWorks]

Thank you so much, I appreciate it. Yes, I will work that into the schedule because I’ve had several requests for that. But please be patient, it may take some time .

[@randydobson1863]

hello Postmoderne Model & it's is Randy and i like yours video is cool & Thanks Posrmoderne Model Friends Randy

[@PostmoderneModelWorks]

Thank you Randy.

[@MRR_Shadowolf]

Great tips/techniques, subbed.

[@PostmoderneModelWorks]

Thank you, much appreciated.

[@dundasjunctionmodelr.r-jam8267]

Great video , excellent ideas for my layout

[@PostmoderneModelWorks]

Thanks, and glad I could help.

[@louisasutcliffe7778]

I’m going to have a go at this tomorrow!

[@PostmoderneModelWorks]

It’s pretty simple, good luck!

[@graemeschulz7290]

Thanks for sharing your insights

[@PostmoderneModelWorks]

You’re welcome

[@georgiasunbelt]

Great tutorial…tried this once… but I didn’t do the repeat method and it didn’t turn out as nice…now I know what I did wrong

[@PostmoderneModelWorks]

Thank you, it took me a few tries before I figured out that reflockimg multiple times yielded better clumps. It’s also why I use cardboard because it doesn’t flex like paper and ruin all your work.

[@danielfantino1714]

Impressive work. Did you ever try with hairs or pets fur as static grass ? Different lenght, thickness, color etc....

[@PostmoderneModelWorks]

Ha! I’m constantly vacuuming dog hair off my layout.

[@danielfantino1714]

@@PostmoderneModelWorks even worst with cats...on the layout 🙂

[@KerleyExpress]

aweome thanks for showing how to do it what was the size of the static grass you use

[@PostmoderneModelWorks]

I use them all, but for bushes the best results are with 12mm

[@RobertZaccardi]

Just found your channel. Great tutorial. Look forward to future episodes as well as looking back on past videos.

[@PostmoderneModelWorks]

@@RobertZaccardi thank you, I appreciate the support

[@fritzbrondum4417]

Thanks🎂from🇩🇰

[@PostmoderneModelWorks]

You’re welcome Fritz

[@tomtaylor1947]

Great video - thanks. One question - did you make the chain link fence in the background or is it commercial? If you made it do you have a video of the process and materials?

[@PostmoderneModelWorks]

Thank you and yes, I made the fences and have had so many requests that I’ll be doing a video in the next few weeks.

[@jasonfontaine1257]

Great Video! Where is the layout?

[@PostmoderneModelWorks]

In my living room, it’s a computer desk/work bench with built in storage.

[@dundasjunctionmodelr.r-jam8267]

Ok I picked up today a static king, the green stuff is turf ground up, will use a baking tray need to get , got some 12 mm static grass , watched video two times so far

[@PostmoderneModelWorks]

You will be fine James, takes a few times to get it right, just keep making them till they look right to you.

[@dundasjunctionmodelr.r-jam8267]

What is this mat medium, I found mat medium but not sure correct stuff, is it like white glue

[@PostmoderneModelWorks]

@dundasjunctionmodelr.r-jam8267 it’s an adhesive (or glue) and called “matte medium” because it has a “matte” finish when it dries. Other glues tend to have a gloss finish which is undesirable for scenic modeling.

[@adamstein5773]

Maybe I missed it, but do you use the ground wire, if so where did you put it. Thanks great video!

[@PostmoderneModelWorks]

Thank you and yes, it’s clipped to the metal tub.

[@highorbit3282]

terrific

[@PostmoderneModelWorks]

Thank you!

[@dougkinney3207]

Hi Question: Does an aluminum foil pan conduct enough electricity to work with a static grass applicator?

[@PostmoderneModelWorks]

I don’t know that answer because I’ve never used one, but I don’t think aluminum is a good conductor, so probably not.

[@dundasjunctionmodelr.r-jam8267]

Question how did you remove the static tuffs from the cardboard

[@PostmoderneModelWorks]

Hey James, I glued a sheet of wax paper to the card board, so once dried, they pop right off. The cardboard helps keep their shape when you flip the sheet, otherwise the glue runs and the tufts lose their shape. It also allows me to dry the tufts upside down so gravity helps straighten them out.

[@davidbodofsky9467]

What did you spray the paint on with?

[@PostmoderneModelWorks]

@@davidbodofsky9467 an airbrush