Static Grass & Water

Static Grass & Water
Video V.41
Part 1 of a 3 part project.
* In this video I show how I apply a layer of static grass to add depth to the scenery,
* It’s been long awaiting so I also took the plunge to add DeLuxe Materials- easy water to the bottom of the water tower.

[@richardswallow1967]

Can never watch too many videos on static grass, great video to learn new techniques.

[@cheekytek]

Thanks Richard We all learn in 3 different ways so it’s great to learn from other people. 😉👍 Take care buddy Garry

[@peterwrigglesworth7302]

Really excellent Gary your layout just keeps getting better and better with all those extra bits of detail like the rusty rails and wheels love the puddle affect you created its all those little things that bring a model railway alive like you said in the video keep playing with ideas ideas and practicing with stuff. thanks for sharing .... Pete

[@cheekytek]

Thanks Peter Your comments are always so supportive and so encouraging, and this is why I have this passion, so thank you. More is on the way I promise you.. 😉 Thanks again and all the best Garry

[@georgewyatt6712]

Hi Garry your grassed area is looking excellent it makes it look so much better and I like the way you did the spillage with the water effects well done. Regards George..

[@cheekytek]

Thanks George Your far too kind with your comments. I’m keeping busy adding new things and some new projects so always adding little details. 😉 Take care my friend All the best Garry

[@GrahamFoulston]

Hi Garry and surprise surprise - only me! ;-). Sorry mate I haven’t been commenting recently on your videos but I really haven’t been on KZbin too much recently - just a brief bit here and there. Anyway, I have managed to sit down and watch this one of yours and wow, no surprises with your outstanding quality of modelling workmanship mate - absolutely gorgeous! I think that my new layout is going to come out looking very similar to yours in style - a perimeter layout which will most probably have two levels as yours too. You have a fabulous set up there buddy and I’m very envious - we’ll done once again on a great ‘how to’ and something I will refer back to when I’m building the next Lakeside. Cheers for now mate and thanks for sharing. ..........Graham

[@cheekytek]

Thanks Graham I too know how you feel, with so many videos on KZbin even I struggle to keep up hence taking things slightly easier and enjoying more of the hobby & home life than rushing to put a vid up. With doing the channel 5 train competition it’s taken 2 months out already so normality is a good thing I do believe your new design will be awesome as you have all the knowledge and passion to build a style that will suit your needs rather than crawling along the floor, not even I like doing that but I have been there of which is what inspired me to do the smaller layout but easy to reach. Always enjoying your vids and style and looking forward to your new ventures next year Take care my friend and all my regards to Hazel Garry 👍

[@alixjanove2786]

Thanks for the info.

[@timyoung6841]

Great how to Graham. Quite new to this and came across your video, half way through subscribed, liked and saved to file for future reference. Fantastic job now a devout follower. Cheers Tim

[@timyoung6841]

Sorry Garry don't know what happened there typed Garry came out as Graham lol

[@cheekytek]

Hi Tim Lol it’s ok I’ve been called worse 😆 Many Thanks for your support and tuning in and a pleasure to have you aboard of this journey. Take care buddy All the best Garry 👍

[@duncan1945]

Garry, that is just amazing mate, I just love your layout. your like a shop with all your materials. ha ha ha.your cables along the track are so real , must copy that !! first class modelling.All you need is a good mower for your grass ha ah ah.Your detailing is brilliant . your a man after my own heart. All the best, Duncan .

[@cheekytek]

Many thanks Duncan If the grass grows that will save me more work 👍 lol I do love making and building and the less money I have to spend makes it even better Cheers again my friend Garry

[@LaytonJunction]

hi Garry thank for another great video will try the static grass i did some of your electric cabling along the track side from one of your other video s and worked very well so thanks for that i have been working on my layout over six years now and still learning things from you and all the other u tubers its the little touches that help bring the layout to life so many thanks

[@cheekytek]

Thanks for your supporting comment, It’s my passion that pushes me to go better, and I look back at my first layout and can’t believe these things are possible especially for me, I do watch a lot of other peoples videos as us humans learn in 3 different ways so i try to add all that together in my interpretation. I think sometimes it’s just one of those things to dive in to. Thanks again and take care All the best Garry

[@25mfd]

nice vid... good looking layout, nicely weathered track... the rust and oil/grime on the rail and ties really stands out

[@cheekytek]

Many thanks - very appreciated, hopefully i will be able to provide an update shortly / just busy with life at mo 🙄. Many thanks again Garry

[@greghale9972]

Hi Garry, great tutorial mate, you layout is really coming alive. Thanks for posting. Cheers Greg from Australia.

[@cheekytek]

Thanks buddy It’s certainly getting there.. 😉

[@geddys_phat_rick2103]

Excellent again, love watching these kind of video's, never get bored, keep them coming :)

[@cheekytek]

Thanks Buddy Very encouraging support.. Cheers Garry

[@diblingtonvale6499]

That looks great Garry, that area with the rusty rails etc looks really realistic! I love the idea of using bits of rail for stirrers etc :)

[@cheekytek]

Lol yeah I forgot that I used the rail for stirring.. 😂 Yeah a little watered down weather powder works well on rails, an easy fix 👍 Garry

[@onnomulder9775]

Great job Garry!!! Looks very nice!

[@cheekytek]

Thanks Onno 👍

[@Castlebridge-00]

Very Good tutorial. The water looks good and better than clear varnish that I have seen on other layouts. All the 'dross' (in the nicest possible way) makes it so realistic. Barry.Devon.

[@cheekytek]

Thanks Barry, wanted to try new products and the scenic water is an easy solution that is quick and effective and suits the younger modellers by far, like you say varnish can be tricky to master first time.. Take care buddy Cheers Garry

[@HillBillyRailRoad]

i ran across your video very nice,good looking layout thanks for showing how you do the grass

[@cheekytek]

Many Thanks and your welcome.

[@sparky107107]

very well done. I have never seen that kind of water before. I am sure that is across the pond water effects. each time i look at your layout i am always seeing something different. this time, the two buckets hanging on the rear building just caught my eye. super video on that area. keep that camera in record mode.

[@cheekytek]

Thanks Dave I do like adding little things it’s become my obsession lol. There are a lot of great products out there that make our lives easy. Thank god.. lol Cheers again Garry

[@NewcastleCentralOOGauge]

Great scene once done with all the details added back and weathered up. And what a tease at the end! Iain

[@cheekytek]

Thanks Iain Yeah working like mad with the next update it’s going to be a big one 😬

[@MichaelHenfrey]

Looks great Garry, I think the trees in the foreground really add to the whole scene! I must admit those grass fibers and weathering powders get everywhere! Seriously I have used both before to test little things out and they both end up all over the place no matter how careful you are! Cheers

[@cheekytek]

Thanks Michael, Yeah they are a pain, I’m a bit of a hoover freak so always hoovering bits up.. hope the wife doesn’t find out I like hoovering 😬 #housework Cheers buddy

[@medwaypeninsulaMR]

Hi Gary, catching up with the videos and must say the layout has really come on. One thing I have noticed is the backscene really works now trees and other foliage is in place and looks more realistic than a photo backscene so in a quandary on what I will do as not sure I am brave enough to attempt a hand painted one !! Also those little details bring life to the layout , you must be proud of what you have achieved. Cheers Kev

[@adamkerr4600]

Great video Gary 🚂🚂🚂🚂

[@cheekytek]

Adam Thanks mate 😉

[@FredWilbury]

thanks for the water tutorial garry.......regards fred

[@cheekytek]

Water errr our worse nightmare lol 😂

[@GalgormHall]

Another great video Garry. Weathering powders is a medium I need to get a handle on, the finish they give to a scene really do enhance it. I was watching this and thinking you are doing a lot of little projects on the layout but wanted to ask if there is anything big you’d still like to accomplish. Your teaser may just have answered my question though so I’ll await eagerly for the next update. Paul

[@cheekytek]

Cheers Paul, weathering powders mix well together and are excellent for painting and the good thing is - they remain as powder so last a lot longer 👍 I tend to do little updates as 70% is complete so it’s easy to rework things I’ve done, plus I only have one end of the layout that’s not complete Or is that on the way... mmmm🤔😆 Cheers Garry

[@WestBlythMPD]

Hi Garry, I'm not getting notifications for your videos for some reason, I really enjoyed your video the grass and water looks brilliant. I am not too confident with the scenic side of model railways but hopefully your video will help. Take care mate Michael

[@cheekytek]

Hi Michael I’ve noticed this too on other videos from what I follow not sure why all that is.. 🤔 I’ve only learned how to do scenery from others so it’s just technique and my stubborn frustration to do it again lol Thanks again Garry

[@alixjanove2786]

Great video. When you layer the static grass are you using full strength glue or is it a glue/water mix? Thank you.

[@cheekytek]

Hi Many Thanks for your comment In most cases a mix of 50/50 pva glue and water with 2 drips of washing up liquid would be enough for scatter / grass scenery - to hold down nicely. personally I always buy green evo stick wood glue which i adopt this same method to all scenery and all seems good 👍 Obversely use 100% for trees etc.. Hope this helps Garry

[@thomcousens5345]

Hi dude. Big fan of your channel, have subbed. Am guessing your static grass applicator is homemade? Where did you get the hod from?

[@cheekytek]

Hi Thom Many thanks for your comment and following The grass applicator is home made yeap Fly bat from pound shop and a Tupperware pot at the end I’ve since change the square one for a smaller round one with a clip off lid.. still works a treat Hope this helps All the best Garry

[@thomcousens5345]

+cheekytek Thanks fella. Got my flyzapper and soldering iron on standby, just need the solder and some courage!

[@matthewsnowdenshunterguy3352]

AAAAAAARRRRRRGGGGHHHH WATER!!!!!!!!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@cheekytek]

There’s nowt wrong with water We’re the masters 👍😁

[@pat2633]

love the vid however you talk so softly and being a yank its hard for me to understand what you are saying

[@cheekytek]

Hi Patt thank you for your comment, its very appreciated - unfortunately this was new editing software that I am trying to get to grips with due to poor health causing me many problems seeing the settings. Hopefully were on a winning path going forward. Take care -Garry