smallclaas Posted November 1, 2008 Author Share Posted November 1, 2008 last picture of the trees, with the yrad in the background . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1/32collector Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 the trees look really well, a lot of work, but it is paying off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
painter Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Ouystanding work ;)Those trees are looking great, you are a master Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB1 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 yer making it look easy , too easy infact ................. stop it now please all it takes is a little patience & imagination :) good going G :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallclaas Posted November 2, 2008 Author Share Posted November 2, 2008 the trees look really well, a lot of work, but it is paying off. Thanks 1/32, there not to hard to do, I just had a look at the real thing, and tried to copy the twist and turns of the branches. Ouystanding work ;)Those trees are looking great, you are a master Thanks Painter yer making it look easy , too easy infact ................. stop it now please all it takes is a little patience & imagination :) good going G :) Best part was eating the grapes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenryMC Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 they look the buisness garret they look really realistic aswell ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Blimey Garrett, they're phenomenal sir, just fantastic. I shall definitely be filing that technique away for future use, thanks for sharing, again, awesome... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallclaas Posted November 3, 2008 Author Share Posted November 3, 2008 they look the buisness garret they look really realistic aswell ;) Thanks Henry Blimey Garrett, they're phenomenal sir, just fantastic. I shall definitely be filing that technique away for future use, thanks for sharing, again, awesome... Thanks Simon, just working on bark colours at the moment, these beech trees have a kind of green to grey bark colour, the Oaks I'm making next should be easier to colour as there just brown to black in places. I'm going to use Woodland Scenics for the foliage or if I can find something cheaper \ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new holland 4 ever Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 great layout! If you need a lot of trees and you happen to have or know someone that has hortensias, then once they have died down and you have to cut the "heads" of keep them. Rip the old petals of gently and there you have it, a good looking simple tree that costs...nothing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallclaas Posted November 5, 2008 Author Share Posted November 5, 2008 Thanks for that tip NH4ever I, did use branches from Hawthorn trees for a few of the smaller trees on the layout, but I must try your idea. I'm working on a few Scots pines at the moment there easier to make as they don't have alot of branches, only maybe 5 or 6 at the very top on some of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Found some brilliant trees worthy of your display http://www.bonsaidirect.co.uk/special-offer-bonsai-chinese-elm-gelm1/p-1278/bonsai-tree-gifts/c-7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallclaas Posted November 5, 2008 Author Share Posted November 5, 2008 Found some brilliant trees worthy of your display http://www.bonsaidirect.co.uk/special-offer-bonsai-chinese-elm-gelm1/p-1278/bonsai-tree-gifts/c-7 Thanks for that link Bazza some nice trees there, bit on the pricey side, but not half bad all the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 :D I always wanted to do that on a layout as a kid, have a proper live forest.... didn't really grasp the value of money til a while after that idea had faded :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Light Land Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Looking a treat the lay out now mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallclaas Posted November 7, 2008 Author Share Posted November 7, 2008 :D I always wanted to do that on a layout as a kid, have a proper live forest.... didn't really grasp the value of money til a while after that idea had faded :D I remember to as a kid buying seeds for Bonsai trees, with a book explaining how to grow and care for your tree, but when I read the bit about it taking around 20 years for your Bonsai to start to take on the look of a minature tree I gave up on the idea and stuck with the plastic trees I was about 10 then so my trees would just be about ready now. Looking a treat the lay out now mate. Thanks Light Land, I think this will be the year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 I remember to as a kid buying seeds for Bonsai trees, with a book explaining how to grow and care for your tree, but when I read the bit about it taking around 20 years for your Bonsai to start to take on the look of a minature tree I gave up on the idea and stuck with the plastic trees I was about 10 then so my trees would just be about ready now. And don't you wish you'd done it now!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallclaas Posted November 9, 2008 Author Share Posted November 9, 2008 And don't you wish you'd done it now!!! :D Yes I wish I did as I see some very good examples of Bonsai can go for tens of thousands Well here's the first tree finished, it's a Scots pine I even added the Highland I the base paint is a salmon pink, then I added a little grey and green wash to give it the finished look. The Scots pine has a rough bark, I knapped the wet plaster with a brush to give it the rough bark look. added the small hole for the Squirrels to live in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 *GULP* Holy Highland!! That is ... .. well I'm not sure how to put it to be honest Garret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallclaas Posted November 9, 2008 Author Share Posted November 9, 2008 *GULP* Holy Highland!! That is ... .. well I'm not sure how to put it to be honest Garret. Thanks Tris, It's a nice tree to do as it has less branches than an Oak or a Beech tree, I used woodland scenics foliage for the leaves. I'm going to make maybe 2 more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ма��u$*2k9*kid Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 wow love them trees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallclaas Posted November 9, 2008 Author Share Posted November 9, 2008 wow love them trees Thanks boss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ма��u$*2k9*kid Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 no problem huh boss probably a new nick name :D :D :D Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallclaas Posted November 9, 2008 Author Share Posted November 9, 2008 no problem huh boss probably a new nick name :D :D :D Marc Boss just a term used in my part of the planet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ма��u$*2k9*kid Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 ok :D :D :D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallclaas Posted November 10, 2008 Author Share Posted November 10, 2008 First tree set into the layout. I anchored the tree using a lenght of dowel drilled into the base board and used some plasters bonding to hold the tree in place. I've set the tree next to the lane. At the base of the tree I scattered some finely chopped doormat to look like pine needles scattered around the foot of the tree. Now just to get the rest of the woodland area finished, holding the beech trees for a while, have to get some light green foliage to finish them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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