Static grass for beginners...a newbies guide!

[@SantaFeBob]

The Scenery looks OUTSTANDING! Your explanation of how the machine works is very helpful. I love your hilarious commentary. Thank you for another great update. Cheers Gregg.

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks a lot Bob! I did get your comment on the "Gramm" as well. I'm glad you enkoy the videos and get a laugh too! I appreciate the kind comments and support. Cheers Gregg.

[@CONTAINERMAN68]

That's why the switch is illuminated! To tell you that the machine is on and functioning! Looks good!

[@FishplateFilms]

The illuminated switch is nice for sure , but I find myself checking all the time to see if it's on or off? I'm sure I'll get more used to it as I go. Thanks for watching Sir. Gregg.

[@CONTAINERMAN68]

@@FishplateFilms What is Lord Stan's opinion on it? Lol

[@FishplateFilms]

@@CONTAINERMAN68 He want's to borrow it for his S&M dungeon !!!

[@CONTAINERMAN68]

@@FishplateFilms I'm not sure if it will have enough of a shock factor to it! Only running off of a 9 volt battery. Or does this one from WWC plug into a socket?

[@FishplateFilms]

@@CONTAINERMAN68 LMAO...now thats funny right there!!

[@williamherchenroder2589]

I am new at Static Grass but this video helps so much. I did go with the WWS applicator(s) and components. By the way, I've watched a number of your videos and enjoy all of them. I love your sense of humor. You are a funny dude. Looking forward to more of your videos. Thanks, Gregg

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks William! I'm still learning myself, as there is a knack for getting it to look good. Using different colours and length helps, as does tufts of grass to help make it look more random. Glad you like the videos and have a laugh at them! Cheers Gregg.

[@mikemahoneygaming5754]

Great video. I’m currently building my very first layout and I’m currently on the ballasting. This is my next job . Much love from England 😁

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks Mike! Static grass is another whole set of skills to learn.....there are heaps of tricks I'm still learning myself, but it's a game changer in the hobby. Good luck with the new layout, and enjoy the ride. Cheers Gregg.

[@chalky7285]

Great vid and thank you very much for your honesty it's a breath of fresh air 👍

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks Chalky! Still learning myself and I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers Gregg.

[@chalky7285]

@@FishplateFilms I have never done it myself but I'm a artist and when I see a technique or medium that's new I want to learn it and watching someone that is honest especially about there own mistakes makes me as a watcher feel soooo much better when trying and maybe not getting it right straight away. And as a aside you're model is awesome I don't do model building but I really want to get into the scenery side and your vids inspire me keep it up, and a very warm welcome from Scotland 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@66lesjo]

I’ve been trying to figure out which machine to go for and you have answered my question. A very entertaining and educational vid, and I can’t wait to get flocking, I’ll just tell my wife to brace herself. Thanks and peace from the UK.

[@FishplateFilms]

Thank you ! WWS have released a new model that is halfway between the large model and the micro one. Check out their website and get flocking...LOL. Cheers Gregg.

[@AussiePom]

Very informative video Gregg and the Viagra effect is astounding. Also don't forget to vac the permanent way because it's amazing where that static grass gets Gregg, up into the mechanisms of model locos as more than one repairer could attest to. Static grass and model loco mechanisms don't make good friends.

[@FishplateFilms]

Thank you ! Yes , I vacuum during to collect the spare grass to use again, and then the next day I go over the area to pick up any left behind. Layouts get very dusty and it's amazing how much crap ends up on the track! Cheers Gregg.

[@bartoncessna1]

Another great vid Greg. Informative and bloody funny! Thanks mate.

[@FishplateFilms]

Thank you Sir! Glad you enjoyed it. Gregg.

[@QRoutback]

You will soon be the Master Static Grass Man , looks great. Looking forward to next update . Cheers Glynn

[@FishplateFilms]

LOL...don't know about Glynn , but it is fun trying new things! Cheers Gregg.

[@PeterOlah-gg1dg]

Many thanks for this useful video. I have the same applicator and I hav also never dealt with static grass before, so I will try your techniques as well. But firstly on a piece of cardboard.

[@FishplateFilms]

My pleasure Peter! I've since got their smaller applicator as well , which is great for small areas! I recently saw a tip where you buy a cheap tea strainer , and cut out the small mesh and put it over the coarse mesh for smaller grass. Cheers Gregg.

[@Alway213]

Just getting back in to modelling after 30 years.....brilliant vid with cracking humour!

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks Stuart! Welcome back ...you'll see a few changes after that time away! Watch my track cleaning video to get you up to speed on that subject! Glad you enjoyed the video and got some tips from it. Cheers Gregg.

[@elsdp-4560]

THANK YOU...for sharing. Great demo. Enjoyed.

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks for watching! Glad you liked . Gregg.

[@bonzeroo]

I most definitely did not hear you say "Viagratron". Great video!

[@johnmcmullen7358]

Great video mate entertaining and informative kept my interest thank you

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks John! Glad you enjoyed it and I have a smaller version now , that is great for small areas. Cheers Gregg.

[@smokeyjoe1034]

The layout is looking better with each video.

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks very much Joe. Gregg.

[@jpbassseniorbasssenior323]

Excellent tutorial now that I’m actually attempting this for first time , the storm clappers made it even better ☺️❤️boomers

[@FishplateFilms]

Glad I could help!

[@williamgreen9307]

Great video my friend it's good to see part of your layout have a great day

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks William! When you start doing scenery, you realise how big the layout is..LOL Cheers Gregg.

[@LS3Jack]

Good tips as always, looking forward to the next one.

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks Jack! An update video is coming soon on the grass. Cheers Gregg.

[@LS3Jack]

Is Lord Stan going to stop by any time soon?

[@TweetsieRailroader]

A newbie doing his best to teach newbies... LOL. In all seriousness though, these are some good tips. Thanks for sharing!

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks Jonah! Still learning all the tricks ... Cheers Gregg.

[@jimsmoter4510]

Enjoyed the demo on static grass..

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks again Jim! Gregg.

[@pauljacobsen9002]

I enjoy your modeling videos! Thanks!

[@FishplateFilms]

Thank you Paul! I'm glad you get some tips from them. Cheers Gregg.

[@georgiasunbelt]

Nice Gregg. Now I know what to lookout for 😀😀. Grass looks great despite what you call mess ups. Anthony

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks Anthony! Still learning the ropes and getting better results each time! Cheers Gregg.

[@PennCentral99]

Hi Gregg! Nice video and the grass looks good. Thanks for sharing your experiences. Terry

[@FishplateFilms]

Hi Terry, nice to hear from you! I have improved a bit since this, as I now sieve the grass and it seems to make a big difference. Thanks for watching. Gregg :-)

[@hammersmashedspud4345]

Shopping around for a good Viagratron so great video thanks

[@FishplateFilms]

LOL..You're welcome! They now make a smaller one with different heads and mesh sizes! Thanks for watching. Gregg :-)

[@DGModelworks]

Good stuff Gregg! Thanks for sharing your learning process, it will certainly help. Static grass makes such a huge improvement on layouts.

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks Deryk! They sure do ,but there are a few tricks to make the end result even better. Cheers Gregg.

[@Le_Comte_de_Monte_Felin]

Keep Lord Dardgage out of your grass supply! Always enjoy your modeling videos, Gregg.

[@FishplateFilms]

LOL...thats a classic Dwayne! You have a good point though! Thanks for watching. Gregg.

[@christopherkingsland4604]

Great video from Down Under! I'm in early stages of building an ATSF/BNSF shelf layout and will be "borrowing" techniques from you and other chaps to create my semi-arid looking terrain!!

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks Chris! Thats the go , get all the info you can and try it all and pick which you like best! I prefer the semi arid look, but with a bit of lush thrown in here and there. Good luck with it and let me know how you are going . Cheers Gregg.

[@christopherkingsland4604]

@@FishplateFilmsThanks Gregg!

[@survivaloftheidiots6239]

I appreciate the video

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks for watching! Gregg .

[@BNSFUPRailroader]

Hello Gregg, this is a pretty amazing video of how to use static grass👍😊‼️ And yes,- I think you are right: Static Grass is an amazing tool to creat realistic sceneries and even tress and bushes...- once again a great video! Cheers my friend, Volker

[@FishplateFilms]

Hello Volker! Thank you so much , that means a lot coming from one of the masters in scenery! Like everything , it is practice and patience , but I'm a long way off but it's more fun than I thought ..LOL. Now I have to watch your rock and tree videos again! Cheers Gregg.

[@neilrogers1571]

Bet that curled Lord Stans Moustaches!!!! A couple of tricks I have learnt, you may find you don’t need to have the ground wire in the glue just next to it touching the ground. Using a pencil or stick ruffle the grass up a bit helps make it look more natural. Also I have used very small amounts of flower coloured flock eg small pinch between your fingers and just rub your finger and thumb together letting it trickle down onto the grass. You can try brushing the tops of the grass in key small locations with glue (like dry brushing) before you sprinkle it with the coloured flock or spray over the area after you have applied the flock both ways work. Neil

[@FishplateFilms]

LOL, yes Neil , he is thinking of ways to use it in ways it is not intended to be! Some good tips there and I will give them a try as I progress! The more I use it the more things I will find I'm sure!. Thanks for watching. Cheers Gregg.

[@michelmantion3446]

"With the finger its pretty good...i've been told that a couple times...(there goes the g rating)" Epic!😆👍

[@1BCamden]

great rock work too, the colours are just a touch to ozzie 😉

[@FishplateFilms]

Thank you! They are the colours I see a lot .... but I do want to use other ones too. I need to get some photos to work off. Cheers Gregg.

[@1BCamden]

Well it’s definitely working, complimenting the great rock colouring perfectly. Great review and knowledge share on the applicator.

[@wolfpack4694]

As the bishop said to who? 😂 God Bless You sir! Good video. I just bought one also, and hope to use it soon.

[@FishplateFilms]

Enjoy!

[@lindalatoza8334]

Thank you 😊

[@MrLosttheplot]

great video, thank you.

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks Andy! Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers, Gregg.

[@upsd402]

Great video Gregg, love the complete look with the static grass. It’s going to be a long time before I take on that challenge. Can’t believe I am landscaped challenged, lol. You are a pro, don’t let anyone talk you down. Can’t wait to see your layout completed. Terry Landscaping challenged from Nebraska.

[@TrainTrackTrav]

A very cool video with great result for sure. That little applicator might be a bit too powerful than needed seeing as how it generated a real thunder storm. ;)

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks Trav! Now I should have used that thunder for an effect..LOL. It was a nice storm and we really need the rain down here. I tried sieving the grass today before using it and it made a huge difference...updated video on the way. Cheers Gregg.

[@Lancelot_Jago]

Thanks for allowing me to share this event on your channel Gregg. Brisbane's All Gauge Model Railway Club's Model Train Buy and Sell Sale is THIS week, Sunday October 27th ( my 55th birthday as a matter of fact) at the Big Blue Carina PCYC, corner Creek Road and Narracott Street, Carina. Diagonally across from Carindale Shopping Centre (Creek and Old Cleveland Rds). This is NOT a Train Show, it's a gathering of dedicated train modellers buying and selling items that represent the second-biggest hobby in the world. There will be a sausage sizzle from 9am and lots of train bargains from 10. I’ll be there selling off an N Scale collection of PRR locos and 200+ assorted items Including rolling stock, track, switches, model kits and more, 97% ALL BRAND NEW! Come and say g’day and if you tell Lancelot or Vanessa you’re a fishplatefilms subscriber you’ll get an extra 5% off your total purchase. Gregg, thanks for the advert. Hope you can be there too.

[@mitchd9997]

You’re the best

[@CrimsonMedusa]

This was useful video, thank you! I just got my own machine and I didn’t know it should be so close to the ground of the landscape, I wonder why it didn’t work!

[@FishplateFilms]

Thank you ! i'm glad you got some useful tips from watching! Good luck with it and don't forget to vacuum up the remaining grass. Cheers Gregg.

[@hythesailor]

Smashing video, Greg. Thanks a lot for the useful advice as my attempts with static grass thus far have been a little shabby!

[@FishplateFilms]

Thank you ! I tried sieving the grass first and it made a huge difference...video on the way. Cheers Gregg.

[@JoeG-firehousewhiskey]

That grass looks really good, I like how realistic i looks.

[@FishplateFilms]

It is Joe..if I can do it..anyone can! Gregg :-)

[@arthurhouston3]

Hope summer not to hot. Weather just changed here in Louisiana.

[@FishplateFilms]

It's getting there Arthur, but ok at the moment! Thanks for watching SIr. Gregg.

[@Lancelot_Jago]

Thanks as always Gregg. Wasn’t that rain great? It even rained south of the river ;) I’m blown away with the progress you are making on the Birdwood Sub. Looking forward to more. P.S. can we give a plug to the All Gauge MRC on Sunday 27/10/19? Will edit either way.

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks Lance! It was a nice surprise but we need a week of it at least. I've a lot more to do but baby steps as they say..LOL Im surprised at the results Im getting since this is my first attempt at real scenery?? Give the AG club a plug for sure! Cheers Gregg.

[@shiroumxm2052]

woww looks really good, and the ground colors too! Im a newby at diorama and terrain and of course im not even close to your results.. I made a Static grass applicator with a Negative ions generator, also made my own grass but for some reason my grass does not fill the area..could it be the applicator¿¿ i find it weird that when a put it somewhat close to the fibers that fell out of the PVA , it is so strong that picks them up back to the metallic mesh.. and i mean not even too close , im talking about like 6-7 cms

[@FishplateFilms]

Thank you! I've moved on a bit since this, and have improved my results , but it takes practice and trial and error. I did think of making my own applicator, but it's easier to get a commercial one thats been tested? Keep working on it and you will get good results! Cheers Gregg.

[@ScottDowneywoundedbear]

I think the best looking grass from WWS is spring. I have some Woodland scenic grass which I mix them together.

[@AnandSharma-xc2gy]

Thanks for sharing. Do you repeat glue or spray anything between coats of grass. How do the subsequent grass stick?

[@FishplateFilms]

I haven't yet as I'm still learning, but yes some people use a spray glue but I haven't tried it? Thanks for watching! Gregg.

[@BronsonTheCat]

This is like going back to the 70’s if you know what I mean!

[@FishplateFilms]

LMAO.....yes I do remember !! Gregg:-)

[@Goldchucker1]

Also, don't forget to install the lid before shaking the grass. I know from experience LOL.

[@pabassfisherman]

Viagratrons! Man that was great. Gave me a good laugh. Thanks for sharing!

[@FishplateFilms]

Glad you enjoyed it Buddy! Gregg :-)

[@joem3968]

Made my own

[@sparky107107]

so, note to ones self, turn on the machine & turn on the camera. ok I think I got it now. how are ya doing Greg. I made my own static grass machine, and is very messy when the screen hits the ground lead, and you scare yourself, jump, and grass is everywhere. lol

[@FishplateFilms]

Good thanks Sparky. No shocks as yet ..LOL . With the cup being plastic , I do wonder how it works , but it does . Not looking forward to the fist belt! Thanks for watching. Gregg.

[@shortoz3751]

Gregg, I am wondering if this method can be used to replace hair on the head?? Joeoz3751

[@FishplateFilms]

I'm sure it can Joe..LOL .would be an interesting experiment??

[@Rebecca_The_Dragon]

I have afib… does that mean i shouldnt use my applicator i bought years ago?

[@FishplateFilms]

Depends on where you put it ...LOL. I've never had a boot from this one , and to be safe I put a bit of wire in the clip and touch that on the glue. Gregg :_)

[@Rebecca_The_Dragon]

@@FishplateFilms yeah i like that idea. Ill use a track nail and just attach it to the gator clip and that will hopefully do the trick. That way i can keep my left hand away from the layout.

[@chrisshoulders4066]

Awesome

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks Chris! Gregg

[@briandunning2974]

Did the different glues make any difference?

[@FishplateFilms]

To be honest Brian, not that much! I did try different glues on cardboard , angled to represent a steep slope, and they all worked about the same? Thanks for watching. GRegg.

[@briandunning2974]

@@FishplateFilms Thanks. The video was excellent.

[@FishplateFilms]

@@briandunning2974 Thank you Sir!

[@paulhaynes1314]

I’m looking at the Green stuff world applicator but it only has one mash size which is 4x4mm, is this ok or is there other sizes needed

[@FishplateFilms]

HI Paul ,you can get a old sieve or tea strainer, and cut the mesh out to make the holes smaller. CHeers Gregg

[@paulhaynes1314]

Ok thank you, that’s an option I didn’t think of 👍🏻

[@Longshadowsmodeltrees]

Looks great Gregg, works pretty good. Wet your finger and do it....Scenery that is. Bob

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks Bob! That ol' finger is a gem..LOL. More on grass coming up soon sir. Gregg :-)

[@runronnierun7213]

Guy makes all the sexual innuendos and then wants his applicator to have a pulse!🤣🤣🤣 Great tutorial nonetheless.

[@wonderwend]

Compares products and mixes them all together with the brush.....

[@paulduntley1253]

Great videos! I have a quick question - what brand was that tank car that you have shown on previous videos that you describe as one of your favorites? Keep up the fantastic work!

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks Paul. The tank cars ae Athearn . Cheers Gregg

[@martensiersma3304]

You really need the 6mm or you can't see it well. I have a homemade applicator-electric fly swatter and strainer that i zap myself with. Lol.

[@FishplateFilms]

I have tried the 2mm again Marten, but sieved it first and it made a huge difference! I do like the long grass as well . Thanks for watching. Gregg.

[@haroldofcardboard]

medium speed 2 - 6mm static grass.

[@SFCRambo60]

A small LED light would be even better.

[@FishplateFilms]

The switch has a light but you cover it when your using it. Though I am getting better at switching it on! Thanks for watching. Gregg:-)

[@dickyyz465]

Great vid mate, but I touched it and got zapped, it's not good.

[@FishplateFilms]

Thank you! It does say be careful..LOL I guess the clue is in the "Static" part ? I have had a kick from the small one , but not the bigger one... still better than 240 volt! CHeers Gregg.