Ultimate guide to Static grass

This video is a summary of my methods and materials I´m using when creating all type of miniature grass surfaces. This to achieve the ultimate realistic scenery for diorama, fantasy rpg, LEGO and gaming boards.
We will also take a look at the new matt (muted colors) grass from Noch, which really is next level in terms of realism for static grass.
We´re also working with the ground covering materials and exploring when and how they become very important for some grass surfaces.
This video is brought to you in corporation with Noch Gmbh. Visit Noch webshop on: www.noch.com
The music played by the guitarist is licensed from Amaze Music. Composer is Danne Machmar. Check out the latest hit "Save my dayz" • GENOS , GENOS 2 ORIGIN...
other channels working with grass is Luke Towan and the terraintutor.
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[@joelvale3887]

If you want the grass on your backyard to look like that you'll need a big static applicator

[@sharonolsen6579]

Joel Vale .... LOL ! This comment needs WAY more likes ! : )

[@JCetto.2612]

@Joel Vale... Not enough likes in the world for this comment!

[@johnkelley9877]

I learned a lot watching this tutorial. The diorama look great. Thanks for all of this useful information.

[@kevingreen4054]

Inspiration, that looks amazing, thank you!

[@marklinofsweden]

Thank you Kevin!

[@kevingreen4054]

@@marklinofsweden I'm on my way to dig out all my trains and start making a layout, going to start with a coffee table for now! Thanks again for the inspiration!

[@KptLehmann100]

Great tutorial video. Thank you, Mr. Martin! Greetings from Texas! :o)

[@nickyweermann]

Nice done. Will you do that whit mine layout. 😁

[@marklinofsweden]

Hi! I can. I just booked tickets for my travel to assist a family in Chile with their model railroad. I bring my entire set of modelling items and come. PM me for details.

[@NYandAtlantic]

I also liked your other video where u made water using toilet paper and glue

[@bartoncessna1]

This is the best video I've seen about static grass effects. This isn't modelling - it's ART!

[@marklinofsweden]

Thank you!

[@bruceames8172]

I Totally Agree, and I'm wondering if you are related to Luke Towan in Australia, however the accents are not even close. Perhaps a brother from another mother. Hahaha , I'll shut up and go back to You're videos. Bruce

[@k.s.9015]

I absolute agree! It IS ART!😮😍👏👏👏👌

[@carolbage8300]

Already the third time I've watched this video in only a few days. This tutorial is invaluable. It is a master class in static grass application and I will be referring back to it many times when I build my railway. Thanks very much and keep up the good work. Very inspiring. Best regards, Bob (UK)

[@crandall12daysofchristmas66]

I kept step by step notes on it.

[@lindagreenwood1129]

I am embarking as a complete novice on building a railway layout for my four grandchildren - your videos are wonderful and a great inspiration - thankyou.

[@dannemachmar]

Great video, and the ”Dannetest” is just awesome......well it MIGHT be that i am a bit partical. 😀♥️🤪

[@TheOriginalBadger]

Now that Martin has gone and thrown your name out there, are we going to see any videos on this huge layout your building?

[@alejandrosazo87]

Fantastic tutorial, very very descriptive. The fact that you explain how certain applications are useful for certain real size landscapes is like attending to a professional class.

[@trajanic3623]

Without doubt this is probably the best video on static grass and it's multi-purpose application I have seen anywhere, thank you marklinofsweden for sharing this with the community! P.s. I will look to use these methods for my wargames table (TYW to Waterloo) and model railway layouts (Steam and Modern UK).

[@alravella2548]

Martin I am a fan who has followed you for a while a now and 2 things come to mind. One, your friendly manner, and 2 your demonstration of your modeling talents is great. This particular video I have been holding on to for now. I will incorporate your system as I proceed. The one tip I don't see done is the grounding of the applicator. Seems simple but for a newbie it is worth mentioning in my opinion. Question - I clip my alligator clip to an metal awe then I stick that into the base material. Is that okay, or If you have a better idea please lay it on us. Al

[@f.catfracassofracasso404]

That was a awesome video I learned something new thank you for posting this.

[@finn9233]

The example with using real life references was great. Thanks for sharing your techniques!

[@valborchardt3596]

Another awesome tutorial, thank you Martin. Take care as always from South Africa

[@MrDavil43]

What a brilliant tutorial! One query, when you apply grass to an isolated patch of glue do you have to hold the electrical supply probe in that same patch? It wasn't clear from what I could see. And when I try it the grass just lays flat.

[@honestgbfan5324]

your answer is YES if I am reading the question correctly. the conductivity of the electricity through the wet glue is what attracts the static grass to point up. like a magnet would with positive and negative ends. When I make grass tufts, I use a metal pan and only need to attach the alligator clip to the pan. But on my layout, with the wood or foam surface underneath the scenery, there is nothing to conduct the electricity except through the water within the glue. Sorry the answer is so late :( But then I am way late on my own layout progress as well :( sadness But I think I figured it out the issue and can move forward now :) I believe I have commented on this video in the past as I have watched it several times but again... AWESOME!

[@MrDavil43]

@@honestgbfan5324 Thanks for your answer, honestgbfan, appreciated. I did persevere and found that attaching the clip to the rails close by the intended area of grass actually seemed to work. Anyway, layout almost finished (for now, extension being planned!).

[@larrydee8859]

As always; This is a fantastically, understandable video!!! (I've been stalling with my high static grass, overgrowing yard tracks project, untill I just saw your static grass video, now). This, plus your cobblestone , and other videos, are wonderful! Thank you, MarklinofSweeden, for sharing!

[@marklinofsweden]

Thank you Larry! More videos are coming your way.

[@JohnHill-qo3hb]

You have such an understanding of colour and texture, I am in awe of your skills. What do you do for a living or what is your profession?

[@marklinofsweden]

Hi John! Thank you! I´m really an electronics design engineer, but worked as field application engineer. I quit 2018 and are since then working full time as a KZbinr. I also travel around helping people to build model railroads, giving seminars and having workshops.

[@JohnHill-qo3hb]

@@marklinofsweden With you understanding of colour, texture and lighting I had it in my head that you had something to do with graphic arts or similar. I am also retired, 2011, enjoy life Martin and thank you for the reply.

[@papahorst]

fantastic - thank you so much for all fine ideas you give us

[@tommycanadasmobazimmer]

This video is just what I needed. Excellent. Thanks

[@BrakemanHO]

Excellent wrap up of the needed techniques! I learned a lot also from your previous grass tutorial. Haven’t been that successful, mostly having trouble with my applicator, Grassmaster 1. The longer fibers just won’t come out of it easy.

[@marklinofsweden]

Hi! Thank you! Yeah, I heard from others the the Grassmaster 1 was lacking in power. This GM2 deos a good job. I´m experimenting now to get better performance from the 12mm grass. I would estimate that only 10% of the 12mm grass actually remains standing after application and vacuuming, which is poor. It has to do both with the glue and the operator and the power of the applicator. Work is in progress!

[@dannemachmar]

And the time spend is just GREAT! Especially for us who dont want to build a railroad but just DRIVE nice trains!

[@jimwalsh946]

This is a great video. It really goes beyond static grass application and shows how it can duplicate real scenes. Thanks

[@josephcabaddu695]

Awesome work...2 thumb ups

[@ModelNerd]

Great video. The yellow flowers example looks especially good - very realistic.

[@mistac5050]

This is fantastic. I'm getting ready to do my first diorama with static grass and I feel completely prepared now. Thank you!

[@thomasm1964]

This all looks so incredibly realistic - and I am so pleased you have taken “stipple” to your heart! Excellent video.

[@RDGWingsUnited]

Your work is amazing!!! Thank you for all of the videos!!! Keep them coming!

[@COLMAN2400]

I don't understand : you put the crocodile clip on a wooden surface, how can this conduct electricity to the spots of glue for the applicator ??

[@timretimre]

It's electro-static. Have you ever swiped an baloon over your hair? The ballon is plastic too. It doesnt have to be a metallic surface.

[@bodienutt1]

Great tutorial thanks I must be doing something wrong. I'm using the Woodland scenics static king which I just bought but it's useless on grass more then 2mm especially 12mm grass. I have followed the instructions and I'm using Woodland scenics tac and grass and using the wire next to where I'm applying grass but no joy. 70% of the grass is flat any advice to what I'm doing wrong?? Your help would be much appreciated 🙏

[@marklinofsweden]

12mm is tricky. I typically first apply a thin layer of 6mm, so there’s some standing grass on the surface. Then I replace the grass in the applicator to 12mm. This will help the 12mm to stand up better. It cannot really stand on its own. It’s too tall. I finish up by vaccuuming before glue is dry. This also helps the grass to stand in a vertical position. Good luck

[@bodienutt1]

@@marklinofsweden thank you I will try that and not so much glue

[@chrisridd9423]

How did get all the bits off that didn't stick from the large diorama? With a vacuum cleaner?

[@n.unclebach9064]

Chris Ridd, yes. And, if you want to recover excess grass, cover the intake with ladies stockings to act as a filter catch. Or use something like Woodland Scenics vacuum.

[@chrisridd9423]

@@n.unclebach9064 thanks, I didn't know Woodland Scenics made one! It probably shouldn't be a very powerful vacuum...

[@scottsilvey7522]

Great video! I love the scene building as much as I love detailing my Conrail engines!😁😁😁😁

[@ErzgebirgsMoBaHO]

Hello. You have explained that very well again. Great as you combined the grasses and created beautiful and realistic surfaces here. I will definitely use my system. Greetings Tino

[@b.liesch5643]

Martin as his best. But please: SHOW US HOW TO MAKE A NICE BRIDGE OR VIADUCT. YES YOU CAN!!!!! 😉😃😀🏗🌁🌁🌁🌁🌁🌉🌁🌉🌁🚂

[@marklinofsweden]

Hi! Thank you! Bridge or Viaduct? Have you seen this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIrUZp6ZnNOjgLc

[@b.liesch5643]

Ya of course. But your layout s got so nice high bridge and viaduct. It really would i trest me and others like you did this. Would be a good theme for your chanal and something everybody needs. Like a styrofoam cutter😉☺

[@b.liesch5643]

And thank you for your vids. They are an enrichment for all modellfans and will excite also the next generation...😉

[@normanrowe2831]

Hello, by far, the absolute best tutorial on static grass, and it’s proper usage. Thank you very much. I’m very much looking forward to further episodes. Bye for now.

[@olivermj69]

Great video! Happy Midsummer!

[@bodienutt1]

Thanks excellent tuition can't wait to start my diorama definitely going to use your method. I am going to use Noch grass. I bought a Woodland scenics static applicator I hope this works. Should of bought a Noch applicator. THANKS

[@gvet47]

Wonder how you would duplicate that same last mountain area to be like New Mexico when fire has run through part of it. 🤔

[@marklinofsweden]

:D Well.. That´s interesting! Do you have photos?

[@bruceames8172]

Love this Video and just what I needed to do to get my started. Great job, as always , You're very good at helping all of Us modelers. I live in Minnesota USA. My Granddaughter and I watched several hours of You're video's, she's 8 , never heard a single complaint from her. Happy Thanksgiving to You and Your Family. Keep up the great work and we'll keep watching 👀 👍. Bruce

[@Ale-bj7nd]

In Italy we say "the grass of the neighbors is always greener".

[@Blameberg]

in czech republic too. ya know its international phrase😅

[@longimanusisurus132]

Hello Marklin of Sweeden. I ve just discovered that making differents little dioramas as you. You can achieve the differents combinations of colour, height, density, leaves, And flowers is MOST important. To me, the enemy of the model layouts is the homogeneus stuffs And textures. So thanks to prove It in this video. Best regards.

[@idefix9440]

haven't seen a bad video yet...again a master piece! do you have an items list?

[@marklinofsweden]

Hi! Thank you! I don´t typically make items lists. Each material is shown or named in the video.

[@idefix9440]

@@marklinofsweden ok... I just cannot write that fast...:)

[@robinred1851]

Please allow me just a question. Is it a MUST to use the Noch StaticGrass Glue? Can I use something different, for example Ponal? Greetings from the Čech Republic 🇨🇿.

[@OtterCreek]

Outstanding video sir!! Learned so much thank you thank you!!

[@michaelcontario]

Wow! Thank you, Mark, for an excellent video on how to use static grass

[@WendyGrabowski]

my husband and I just love your video on static grass application. Definitely the best we've seen and we have watched it several times but, each time we try to apply the static grass it just doesn't stay up like yours does. We have special static glue and have purchased 2 different applicators and it still doesn't seem to come out of the hopper very well and then doesn't stand up well. Please send us some tips!!! Thank you.

[@박성윤-c4s]

I'm not good at English so I don't understand, but what is the name of the product I can purchase for yellow pollen?

[@petercurtis678]

Very valid info, but it is no as easy when you are working on a layout that is in situ and cannot be picked up and surplus tipped off

[@BALD8BIL]

Incredible video it's the best how to video keep them coming and come share the love of this hobby with others around the world all in one place called trains across the world I have a link on my last video for the group

[@netbis-marek-duda]

Very nice tutorial, my layout grass will be better looking after I use your way to apply static grass. Thank you :)

[@RussellModelCars]

great video thanks for all the information it will help me out a lot.

[@beachdancer]

Can you estimate how much area the grass material can cover? For example if you have an area say 10cm by 10cm how many grams of 2mm material would be needed for the 100% version?

[@cossie118bmk]

i agree with bruce ames ...... awsome video the best ,,,,,,,,,,,,,, i was looking all day for a video of good static grass ,,,,,,,,,, i found this and then i stopped looking ...... cost me some money in buying the noch products but was well impressed with how it looked at the end........ thanks

[@phil36310]

The best video tuto on this subject ! Thanks very much Martin. Greetings, Filip

[@darkwood777]

I would strongly suggest putting the lighter colors toward the back instead of putting the darker colors in the back. This increases the sense of depth because it simulates atmospheric blue light scattering seen in the real world.

[@gustavofernandez484]

Hi, Martin. Thank you for your great tutorials, fine job, as usual. Greetings from Mexico.

[@rrl4245]

Very nice. Thanks for sharing your techniques.

[@johnmorgan4368]

Thanks for not having disgusting face mutilation on camera while making the video, unlike some other videos on this subject.

[@C-MAG-Music]

The yellow flowers you did (looked great) but only seems possible when you twist the board vertically and let gravity take the flowers to your grass - How would you attempt this yellow flower look on a parmanent horizontal board? Any ideas? :-)

[@thomasm1964]

Rolica perhaps use the modular landscape Martin mentions in one of his other videos. That way, your landscape is always a series of interchangeable pieces and never a single, inflexible whole.

[@marklinofsweden]

Hi! The flowers can be applied from top without any problem. The sample board was tilted to give a clear view from the the camera angle. Sorry for the confusion!

[@Tony20031948]

You are a master craftsman, Mutch appreciated thank you, Tony.

[@crandall12daysofchristmas66]

Only a small part of my static grass coming out of the applicator is verticle. Any suggestions??

[@2CraftySeniors]

Very helpful for dioramas as well as rail models. Thank you for showing such clear instructions for grass and ground techniques.

[@willywally8285]

Best static grass video I have ever seen. Thank you, you have made it look so easy!

[@cashelosullivan1272]

Fantastic. Are you vacuuming between layers or is that not needed?

[@happyboar1019]

Very good and useful video. Thank you 👍

[@WillJamesRailways]

Excellent video! Really great information and very helpful!

[@TheLuchito101]

Such a nice tip to mix up layers, but i have this problem in which either im too far and it doesnt pick up the grass or im too close and it makes big strings of grass coming from the glue to the aplicator and it kind of ruins the process, any ideas on how to fix this?

[@sheep1ewe]

Honestly i just plan to hawe a corner of my setup fully modeled, the rest will be more or less modular, but i guess that apends on what one personaly like most to do with the setup, my setup is mainly vintage and i am a tecnology person so i want to put the main focus on the parts them self and also want the parts to be easily movalbe and easy to change, but with a modern setup the surounding diorama may be the center of attraction if that's what the owner mainly like to do so one realy got embrased by that wonderful feeling of traveling in a miniature world, there are no rights or wrong in this hobby, and that's a big part of why i love it! ha ha

[@rudivanreet4287]

Verry nice job thx 4 sharing i love youre video's.

[@trafficface]

Some of this must be coconut husks or planting material of some kind

[@olle5939]

Do you need a static applicator to get it to stand up. Can you do a video where you don’t use a static applicator? Great video!

[@katdaisy]

How do you connect your applicator to the diorama please. I’m new to this so don’t understand how to get the applicator to work on large areas.

[@haydenclose2146]

On the large corner piece you used the brown scatter but can you describe the wash after to get the effect in the video many thanks :)

[@rmack255]

Multiply the time by four for us non-confident mortals.

[@ludovicjehel3705]

C'est magnifique , it's wonderfull . Merci 👍

[@ypehille]

what a great informing video you made, don't you have to put the kokodile clip in every wet point of the glue to keap the grass standing up?? are does it has to be near the wet glue spots

[@stefvanbrenk4722]

I have a question let you dry the glue between the layers???????

[@simonhallberg4368]

Hej! Jag är i Tyskland och undrar om du har tips på modelljärnvägar man kan åka och kolla på. Jag har redan varit på Miniatur Wunderland och det var fantastiskt men vill kolla på flera.

[@marklinofsweden]

Hej! Tyvärr.. Kolla med Google.

[@Nocturnes1984]

Does PVA glue also work instead of grass glue?

[@redmist1122]

Very good video...really enjoy the different methods. I have a question; can you recycle the static grass which didn't glue down and re-use it again? Thank you again for a very informative video.

[@marklinofsweden]

Thank you! Yes! I always re-cycle by vacuuming using a sock over the nozzle. Check out my introduction video about static grass: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJacp6uffraAm9U

[@rdarchitect]

helleo sir, iam a model raidroad for sugarcane factory, do you have an idea to make sugar cane miniature?

[@ericfox4386]

Excellent video and most helpful.

[@Gbhmagic]

How long do you let the static grass glue cure before applying static grass.

[@marklinofsweden]

Hi Paul! I typically let it dry for a minute. I also try to keep the layer of glue as thin.

[@petercurtis678]

You can always add colour to your PVA glue

[@FishplateFilms]

A great video Sir! I've just started out with static grass and this video is a huge help , especially with the more detailed use of the grasses! I will be re-watching this a few more times for sure! Cheers from Australia, Gregg.

[@rDunfee]

My 12mm grass does not turn out as well as yours. It comes out almost curled. and doesnt stand up straight. Its WWS brand static grass if that helps and my applicator is by them too. Any tips to get it to work well?

[@marklinofsweden]

12mm grass is a challenge. I estimate that only 10% of the fibers are standing up after application. Situation improves slightly by mixing with 6mm fibers, letting the glue dry a minute before application and by keeping the layer of glue thin. Curled grass is a product problem. Noch grassfibers are straight. Older generation of 12mm static grass were typically curled and impossible to apply. Change brand if WWS lack performance.

[@edgaraular8674]

Hello friend, can I get this video in Spanish?

[@ronaldhermans8949]

Magnificent work. I can use these techniques on our Märklin layout in the model railroad club. Which Noch grass applicator do you use? The 1.0 or the 2.0? Greetings from Flanders, Belgium

[@marklinofsweden]

Hi Ronald! I use the 2.0. I cannot recommend the 1.0, while it´s lacking in power. 1.0 works for 1.5mm and 2.5mm fibers, but not so good with 6 or 12mm.

[@NYandAtlantic]

Excellent video will watch again when I am ready

[@GianMaaark00]

Amazing video..can this grass / glue be used in an aquarium? Is it waterproof?

[@marklinofsweden]

The grass is plastic, so it might work, but you need another type of glue which is water resistant

[@wendybrown7068]

Do you use electric to make the grass stand up? If so how is it done?

[@jmmc203]

Hola, el vídeo es genial. Es el mejor vídeo sobre hierba que he visto. He visto algún vídeo en su canal que habla en Español, estaría muy bien, si hiciese una versión hablando en Español, o si a este vídeo le pusiese subtítulos en Español. Muchas gracias. Saludos desde España.

[@marklinofsweden]

Hola! Intentaré hacer una traducción. Gracias por tu comentario.

[@rrntrains]

excellent video! On the large diorama, did you vacuum between applications to clear the fibers that did not fall in the glue areas? thanks!

[@marklinofsweden]

Thank you! Yes. Basic stuff was covered in the first video in the series of static grass.

[@MikhailVelian]

That is a show man, great vídeo, thanks.

[@truschino74]

You are just phenomenal! Thank you

[@conradmarin]

Thank u for the effort. I will translate learnings on my n gauge layout,

[@venturefanatic9262]

Was this guy the Baby from Ghost Busters 2?

[@davidcutts2650]

Thanks Martin. I found your video very informative & well presented.

[@marklinofsweden]

Thank you David!

[@ModelRailroadTechniques]

Awesome again. Learnt lots