The Scenery looks OUTSTANDING! Your explanation of how the machine works is very helpful. I love your hilarious commentary. Thank you for another great update. Cheers Gregg.
Thanks a lot Bob! I did get your comment on the "Gramm" as well. I'm glad you enkoy the videos and get a laugh too! I appreciate the kind comments and support. Cheers Gregg.
@@FishplateFilms I have never done it myself but I'm a artist and when I see a technique or medium that's new I want to learn it and watching someone that is honest especially about there own mistakes makes me as a watcher feel soooo much better when trying and maybe not getting it right straight away. And as a aside you're model is awesome I don't do model building but I really want to get into the scenery side and your vids inspire me keep it up, and a very warm welcome from Scotland 👍🏴
I am new at Static Grass but this video helps so much. I did go with the WWS applicator(s) and components. By the way, I've watched a number of your videos and enjoy all of them. I love your sense of humor. You are a funny dude. Looking forward to more of your videos. Thanks, Gregg
Thanks William! I'm still learning myself, as there is a knack for getting it to look good. Using different colours and length helps, as does tufts of grass to help make it look more random. Glad you like the videos and have a laugh at them! Cheers Gregg.
Thanks Mike! Static grass is another whole set of skills to learn.....there are heaps of tricks I'm still learning myself, but it's a game changer in the hobby. Good luck with the new layout, and enjoy the ride. Cheers Gregg.
The illuminated switch is nice for sure , but I find myself checking all the time to see if it's on or off? I'm sure I'll get more used to it as I go. Thanks for watching Sir. Gregg.
@@FishplateFilms I'm not sure if it will have enough of a shock factor to it! Only running off of a 9 volt battery. Or does this one from WWC plug into a socket?
Many thanks for this useful video. I have the same applicator and I hav also never dealt with static grass before, so I will try your techniques as well. But firstly on a piece of cardboard.
My pleasure Peter! I've since got their smaller applicator as well , which is great for small areas! I recently saw a tip where you buy a cheap tea strainer , and cut out the small mesh and put it over the coarse mesh for smaller grass. Cheers Gregg.
I’ve been trying to figure out which machine to go for and you have answered my question. A very entertaining and educational vid, and I can’t wait to get flocking, I’ll just tell my wife to brace herself. Thanks and peace from the UK.
Thank you ! WWS have released a new model that is halfway between the large model and the micro one. Check out their website and get flocking...LOL. Cheers Gregg.
Thanks Stuart! Welcome back ...you'll see a few changes after that time away! Watch my track cleaning video to get you up to speed on that subject! Glad you enjoyed the video and got some tips from it. Cheers Gregg.
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Hello Gregg, this is a pretty amazing video of how to use static grass👍😊‼️ And yes,- I think you are right: Static Grass is an amazing tool to creat realistic sceneries and even tress and bushes...- once again a great video! Cheers my friend, Volker
Hello Volker! Thank you so much , that means a lot coming from one of the masters in scenery! Like everything , it is practice and patience , but I'm a long way off but it's more fun than I thought ..LOL. Now I have to watch your rock and tree videos again! Cheers Gregg.
A very cool video with great result for sure. That little applicator might be a bit too powerful than needed seeing as how it generated a real thunder storm. ;)
Thanks Trav! Now I should have used that thunder for an effect..LOL. It was a nice storm and we really need the rain down here. I tried sieving the grass today before using it and it made a huge difference...updated video on the way. Cheers Gregg.
Hi Terry, nice to hear from you! I have improved a bit since this, as I now sieve the grass and it seems to make a big difference. Thanks for watching. Gregg :-)
Bet that curled Lord Stans Moustaches!!!! A couple of tricks I have learnt, you may find you don’t need to have the ground wire in the glue just next to it touching the ground. Using a pencil or stick ruffle the grass up a bit helps make it look more natural. Also I have used very small amounts of flower coloured flock eg small pinch between your fingers and just rub your finger and thumb together letting it trickle down onto the grass. You can try brushing the tops of the grass in key small locations with glue (like dry brushing) before you sprinkle it with the coloured flock or spray over the area after you have applied the flock both ways work. Neil
LOL, yes Neil , he is thinking of ways to use it in ways it is not intended to be! Some good tips there and I will give them a try as I progress! The more I use it the more things I will find I'm sure!. Thanks for watching. Cheers Gregg.
Great video Gregg, love the complete look with the static grass. It’s going to be a long time before I take on that challenge. Can’t believe I am landscaped challenged, lol. You are a pro, don’t let anyone talk you down. Can’t wait to see your layout completed. Terry Landscaping challenged from Nebraska.
Thanks as always Gregg. Wasn’t that rain great? It even rained south of the river ;) I’m blown away with the progress you are making on the Birdwood Sub. Looking forward to more. P.S. can we give a plug to the All Gauge MRC on Sunday 27/10/19? Will edit either way.
Thanks Lance! It was a nice surprise but we need a week of it at least. I've a lot more to do but baby steps as they say..LOL Im surprised at the results Im getting since this is my first attempt at real scenery?? Give the AG club a plug for sure! Cheers Gregg.
Great video from Down Under! I'm in early stages of building an ATSF/BNSF shelf layout and will be "borrowing" techniques from you and other chaps to create my semi-arid looking terrain!!
Thanks Chris! Thats the go , get all the info you can and try it all and pick which you like best! I prefer the semi arid look, but with a bit of lush thrown in here and there. Good luck with it and let me know how you are going . Cheers Gregg.
This was useful video, thank you! I just got my own machine and I didn’t know it should be so close to the ground of the landscape, I wonder why it didn’t work!
so, note to ones self, turn on the machine & turn on the camera. ok I think I got it now. how are ya doing Greg. I made my own static grass machine, and is very messy when the screen hits the ground lead, and you scare yourself, jump, and grass is everywhere. lol
Good thanks Sparky. No shocks as yet ..LOL . With the cup being plastic , I do wonder how it works , but it does . Not looking forward to the fist belt! Thanks for watching. Gregg.
woww looks really good, and the ground colors too! Im a newby at diorama and terrain and of course im not even close to your results.. I made a Static grass applicator with a Negative ions generator, also made my own grass but for some reason my grass does not fill the area..could it be the applicator¿¿ i find it weird that when a put it somewhat close to the fibers that fell out of the PVA , it is so strong that picks them up back to the metallic mesh.. and i mean not even too close , im talking about like 6-7 cms
Thank you! I've moved on a bit since this, and have improved my results , but it takes practice and trial and error. I did think of making my own applicator, but it's easier to get a commercial one thats been tested? Keep working on it and you will get good results! Cheers Gregg.
Great videos! I have a quick question - what brand was that tank car that you have shown on previous videos that you describe as one of your favorites? Keep up the fantastic work!
Depends on where you put it ...LOL. I've never had a boot from this one , and to be safe I put a bit of wire in the clip and touch that on the glue. Gregg :_)
@@FishplateFilms yeah i like that idea. Ill use a track nail and just attach it to the gator clip and that will hopefully do the trick. That way i can keep my left hand away from the layout.
To be honest Brian, not that much! I did try different glues on cardboard , angled to represent a steep slope, and they all worked about the same? Thanks for watching. GRegg.
