Deere-est Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 At the base of the tree I scattered some finely chopped doormat to look like pine needles scattered around the foot of the tree. You think of flipping everything, Garret!! You'll be looking out for a lead squirrel now then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Bloodly hell Garrett, have you ever done anything which isn't sodding perfect... :D I'm soooo glad you didn't plant those bonsai trees you know.... the thought of you having thousands of pounds worth of trees to sell as well as your frankly obscene levels of talent makes me want to birch myself..... disgraceful.... and yet absolutely perfect at the same time.... you so and so.... :D Oh, did I mention.... fantastic mate.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallclaas Posted November 10, 2008 Author Share Posted November 10, 2008 I like that , certainly looks like a tree should . excellent photo of base of tree :D Thanks Toolbox Tam, I had a look at a real scots pine before I made this model, I took a few pics of the real one and noticed that the base of the tree had a cushion of pine needles and cones. I'm going to add a little more muck and scatter to the woodland floor when I get all done. You think of flipping everything, Garret!! You'll be looking out for a lead squirrel now then Thanks Tris, I must talk to Mandy for that one, I saw the Britains read squirrel but not to sure whether it's 1/32 scale or a little bigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallclaas Posted November 10, 2008 Author Share Posted November 10, 2008 You think of flipping everything, Garret!! You'll be looking out for a lead red squirrel now then they live in Scots pine & we still have some up here , dont want those rat like grey things I agree the wood near my house has hundreds of Scot pine trees, but the last time I saw a red, until last Friday was 30 years. The grey lads seem to have died off, I saw this little red fellow stealing windblown apples from my dads garden last Friday, haven't seen him since, but hoping there making a come back to this woodland. Bloodly hell Garrett, have you ever done anything which isn't sodding perfect... :D I'm soooo glad you didn't plant those bonsai trees you know.... the thought of you having thousands of pounds worth of trees to sell as well as your frankly obscene levels of talent makes me want to birch myself..... disgraceful.... and yet absolutely perfect at the same time.... you so and so.... :D Oh, did I mention.... fantastic mate.... Thanks Simon, I'm going all embarrassed now [ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Thanks Simon, I'm going all embarrassed now [ Good..... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenryMC Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 that looks really amazing garret i love this farm and nice effect for the needles it works really well ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallclaas Posted November 10, 2008 Author Share Posted November 10, 2008 that looks really amazing garret i love this farm and nice effect for the needles it works really well ;) Thanks Henry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 what a lovely job you have made of the tree garrett top draw mate ,there is a plastic squirrel on the britains tree of life mate he would look the nuts nuts nuts on there mate i put the squirrel and his dray in the trees on frogshole mind you they was no where near your standard garrett lovely look forward to the beech trees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallclaas Posted November 10, 2008 Author Share Posted November 10, 2008 what a lovely job you have made of the tree garrett top draw mate ,there is a plastic squirrel on the britains tree of life mate he would look the nuts nuts nuts on there mate i put the squirrel and his dray in the trees on frogshole mind you they was no where near your standard garrett lovely look forward to the beech trees Thanks Graham, I remember seeing that squirrell now, last year at Toytrac, I must keep an eye open for one or see if Mandy has any for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 WOW :o :o :o :o :o nice stuff Garret looking good as always Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ма��u$*2k9*kid Posted November 10, 2008 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. wow it is coming on nicely :D :) :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 :oThat is looking great Garret. You have a eye for details. texas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallclaas Posted November 11, 2008 Author Share Posted November 11, 2008 Thanks for the comments lads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcb4cxkid Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 nice scots pine looks just like the real thing you just need a big bow to come off in a storm and then you could have it lying in a field and the cows using it to scratch on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanNI Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 trees are an excellent touch to it lad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
painter Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Them trees look great,nice detail on them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1/32collector Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 great work wish i had the time and the skill woll done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDFord Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I've just caught up on your topic Garret and I've got to say, your tree's are truly amazing pieces of work The pine looks so natural especially with the fallen needles around the base. What season will the Beeches represent? they'd look great with autumnal golden leaves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallclaas Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 nice scots pine looks just like the real thing you just need a big bow to come off in a storm and then you could have it lying in a field and the cows using it to scratch on Maybe something like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallclaas Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 trees are an excellent touch to it lad! Thanks Ryan Them trees look great,nice detail on them great work wish i had the time and the skill woll done Thanks lads comments much appreciated I've just caught up on your topic Garret and I've got to say, your tree's are truly amazing pieces of work The pine looks so natural especially with the fallen needles around the base. What season will the Beeches represent? they'd look great with autumnal golden leaves I will probably finish the layout to be early Summer, so light green leaves on the beech trees and dark green on the oaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Garret I kind of got used to you being busy. It gave me chance to try and catch up with you. Though I didn't get close, your away even further yet again!! Love the cattle scratcher Oaks and Beeches to follow then. . . . Brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcb4cxkid Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Maybe something like this exactly like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPR Models Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Very very nice layout Garret,you have very high layout-skills i think you was born to do this mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallclaas Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 Garret I kind of got used to you being busy. It gave me chance to try and catch up with you. Though I didn't get close, your away even further yet again!! Love the cattle scratcher Oaks and Beeches to follow then. . . . Brilliant! Thanks Tris, Started adding foliage to one of the beech trees, but got a shock when I saw a packet of Woodland Scenics scatter was €8.00 so got to thinking, how can I make the stuff myself. I had some old foam in the jeep so out came the blender again I cut the foam in to half inch size pieces, poped it in the blender. Then soaked it in ronseal fence paint. This is the result Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallclaas Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 I used spray on glue to add the foliage to the branches, the colour is a little dark for a Beech tree, but sure it's a new breed of tree I reckon each tree so far has cost about €7.00 to make. I'm happy with the overall result, as the object of this tree making was to keep it "cheap as chips" I'll add a darker green to make the foliage for the Oaks, if anyone has to do a bit of landscaping I suggest you make your own foliage as the model shop stuff costs the earth for a small packet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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