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Model and Plant Trees
Deciduous and Pine Armatures are included.
1. Remove optional bases from Tree Armatures.
2. Deciduous Armatures: Bend and twist into realistic, three-dimensional shapes
(Fig. 78)
. Pine Armatures: Twist in a spiral fashion until branches point in different
directions
(Fig. 79)
.
3. Brush Hob-e-Tac on both sides of all branches
(Fig. 80)
. Avoid trunk area where
foliage does not grow naturally. Let adhesive dry until clear and tacky.
4. Break Clump-Foliage into approx. 1/2" pieces. Use Light, Medium or Dark Green
Clump-Foliage for Deciduous Armatures and Conifer Green for Pine Armatures.
5. Dip Armatures into Clump-Foliage bag
(Fig. 81)
, then pinch foliage firmly on
branches. Spray foliage with Scenic Cement to secure in place.
6. To plant trees, use a hobby knife to poke a small hole in layout where tree is
desired. Place a drop of Foam Tack Glue over hole and insert base pin in hole
(Fig. 82)
.
TIP!
Sprinkle various colors of Fine Turf on Clump-Foliage to add highlights and
texture.
Field Grass
Use Field Grass to model weeds and tall grasses.
1. Pour a small amount of Foam Tack Glue onto a piece of scrap paper.
2. Roll a small clump of Field Grass between fingers to produce an uneven look. Cut
to desired length
(Fig. 83)
. Shorter clumps look more realistic.
3. Dip cut end in adhesive, place on layout and hold until setting begins
(Fig. 84)
.
Trim if necessary.
Clump-Foliage
Model bushes and shrubs with Clump-Foliage. Bushes tend to grow in groups of one
color, so place individual colors in separate locations and arrangements.
1. Break Clump-Foliage in desired size pieces.
2. Apply Foam Tack Glue where
bushes and shrubs are desired
(Fig. 85)
.
3. Press foliage into glue
(Fig. 86)
.
Spray top of bushes and shrubs
lightly with Scenic Cement and
sprinkle with Fine or Coarse Turf
to add highlights.
Fig. 83
Fig. 82
Fig. 78
Fig. 79
Fig. 80
Fig. 81
Fig. 85
Fig. 86
Fig. 84
High Ground Cover
High ground cover is bushes, shrubs, tall grasses and trees.
