Grass?

SouthwestAirlines103 · 06-06-2007, 06:24 PM

Does anyone have any ideas on household items that can be used as grass? What about other techniques that could work? And what is the best thing to use? Im trying to finish up my 2 regional airports this weekend so what ever works would help me.

Greg

Mingjim · 06-06-2007, 06:57 PM

Try Welcome to Woodland Scenics! Home of everything for Model Railroad Scenery!

willio · 06-06-2007, 09:17 PM

Spray paint works pretty well...

willio

CO735 · 06-06-2007, 10:23 PM

I second what the person above said about woodland scenics stuff. I recently made a diorama for a model I am waiting for. I used a forest green spray paint as a base, and then mixed green grass and burnt grass together for that semi-parched effect. In hindsight, i probably could have done a better job of it, but for my first time it ain't too bad.

You can find this grass at most hobby shops, and certainly those that specialize in railroads.

Santos · 06-06-2007, 10:59 PM

I saw in a brazilian store located in São Paulo grass for sale to be used on trains dioramas. I am sure it will fit OK in our airports.

B-16707 · 06-07-2007, 12:14 AM

woodland scenics is the bomb. some velvet would work too.

fazeman · 06-07-2007, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by kaitanium

woodland scenics is the bomb. some velvet would work too.

My girlfriend would get really mad if I trimmed the material from our crushed velvet couch.

B-16707 · 06-07-2007, 01:20 AM

dude that would be perfect material. trim some of the parts behind the cushions where no one can see

KLM B747-400F · 06-07-2007, 03:18 AM

Last weekend I have made a little diorama with grass. I used the grass for train models. Just put some wood glue on the places where you need grass, and then sprinkle it on the glue. I will show some pictures later.

D-AIHC · 06-07-2007, 10:37 AM

Grass? Well, why waste it on the airport when you can use it with your peace pipe?

Battery_H · 06-08-2007, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by CO735

I second what the person above said about woodland scenics stuff. I recently made a diorama for a model I am waiting for. I used a forest green spray paint as a base, and then mixed green grass and burnt grass together for that semi-parched effect. In hindsight, i probably could have done a better job of it, but for my first time it ain't too bad.

Hadn't thought of using green spray paint as a base, but I too mix and match some of the yellow and even the earth color when doing something. The nice thing is that you can have a "patchy" look, where water collects off the taxiways, and have greener grass around parking lots, where more time is spent on maintenance.

CO735 · 06-08-2007, 05:16 PM

Yeah, since it was my first time doing this, I was afraid that the primered (white) wood would show through the grass. I put two "coats" of grass down, I don't think the wood shows through, but i'd rather be safe than sorry. If the grass is for a 1/400 scale airport, layering/depth of grass may make a difference, as you don't want the grass to look TOO unkempt!

06-06-2007, 06:24 PM	#1
SouthwestAirlines103 Come Fly with ME!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Under 27L/R traffic pattern KPHL Age: 18 Posts: 778	Grass? Does anyone have any ideas on household items that can be used as grass? What about other techniques that could work? And what is the best thing to use? Im trying to finish up my 2 regional airports this weekend so what ever works would help me. Greg __________________ Greg Diecast Aircraft: SouthwestAirlines103 Wings900: want a airport 400scalehanger: SouthwestAirlines103 Airline Buzz: usairways103

06-06-2007, 06:57 PM	#2
Mingjim Insane Collector Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 1,856	Re: Grass? Try Welcome to Woodland Scenics! Home of everything for Model Railroad Scenery! __________________

06-06-2007, 09:17 PM	#3
willio Senior Collector Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 171	Re: Grass? Spray paint works pretty well... willio

06-06-2007, 10:23 PM	#4
CO735 Collector Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Marlborough, MA Posts: 112	Re: Grass? I second what the person above said about woodland scenics stuff. I recently made a diorama for a model I am waiting for. I used a forest green spray paint as a base, and then mixed green grass and burnt grass together for that semi-parched effect. In hindsight, i probably could have done a better job of it, but for my first time it ain't too bad. You can find this grass at most hobby shops, and certainly those that specialize in railroads.

06-06-2007, 10:59 PM	#5
Santos South American collector Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Brazil Age: 36 Posts: 2,633	Re: Grass? I saw in a brazilian store located in São Paulo grass for sale to be used on trains dioramas. I am sure it will fit OK in our airports. __________________ Wish list in 1:400 scale: 1) BETA DC-8-70F (dedicated to Celso please) 2) PANAIR DO BRASIL DC-8 reg.# PP-PDS 3) VARIGLOG MD-11F & B727-100 / 200F 4) VARIG Caravelle 5) TRANSBRASIL 727-100 6) RIO-SUL 737-500 old colors Thank you Aeroclassics for the VARIG Coronados!

06-07-2007, 12:14 AM	#6
B-16707 i need more space Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 5,706	Re: Grass? woodland scenics is the bomb. some velvet would work too. __________________ The Completed Customs The Airport

06-07-2007, 01:20 AM	#8
B-16707 i need more space Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 5,706	Re: Grass? dude that would be perfect material. trim some of the parts behind the cushions where no one can see __________________ The Completed Customs The Airport

06-07-2007, 03:18 AM	#9
KLM B747-400F Big Collector Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Drachten, Netherlands Age: 32 Posts: 106	Re: Grass? Last weekend I have made a little diorama with grass. I used the grass for train models. Just put some wood glue on the places where you need grass, and then sprinkle it on the glue. I will show some pictures later.

06-07-2007, 10:37 AM	#10
D-AIHC Essen Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,194	Grass? Well, why waste it on the airport when you can use it with your peace pipe? __________________ Lufthansa - Star Alliance member since 1997

06-08-2007, 05:16 PM	#12
CO735 Collector Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Marlborough, MA Posts: 112	Re: Grass? Yeah, since it was my first time doing this, I was afraid that the primered (white) wood would show through the grass. I put two "coats" of grass down, I don't think the wood shows through, but i'd rather be safe than sorry. If the grass is for a 1/400 scale airport, layering/depth of grass may make a difference, as you don't want the grass to look TOO unkempt!

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