I now how to make a tree esqueleton but don't know how to make leaves. How big a tree have to be for 1/35 scale?

I use dried herbs I steal in the kitchen (parsley, basil, etc.)... They are cheap and work fairly well!!!
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Here you go - it works well
https://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/8654&page=1
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Here is another way
https://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/9238&page=1

And another
https://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/9563&page=1

You can also use the seed pods from a birch tree. All over the tree you should find little green or brown pods shaped somewhat like a long pine cone, that are about 2-3 inches in length and about as wide as a pencil. If you break them up with your fingers you will find many individual seed pods which are very similar in look to a miniature maple leaf. The only problem is that along with the leaf shaped parts, there are also seeds intermingled that you would want to separate out. This can be time consuming, but will save you money in the long run. Hudson & Allen sell these "leaves" but the cost about $8.00 US for a small bag of them. I've picked enough of my own to last a lifetime. I still haven't found a perfect way to quickly separate out the unwanted parts, but if you only do a little bit at a time it's tolerable.

Hope this helps.


John

Birch tree seed is my #1 choice, too. worth trying !

Hi!
I have been modeling since I was 6 years young ( 43 now). Your question is very good. When cosidering SIZE, it depends on the tree. It also depends on how thick would the trunk be. A very important fact sometimes overlooked is, Is that tree from that place? When it comes to leaves, I would rather use WOODLAND SCENIC brand foilage. One must take upon consideration the scale of the project. Life like leaves (flat) are ok with GI-Joe scale. Also take into fact the season you want to depict.Any doubts feel free to conatct me... I am in PR.

I used woodland scenics fine leaves for my tree. Heres a pic of mine.


The picture might be not that good, and disconserning but if you look at the dio with your own eyes the fine leafs look real.

A simple way (which may have been alluded to in the links above), and one that is easy to do:

1) Take a used TEA BAG and empty the grounds into a plate.

2) Place them in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds to evaporate any remaining moisture

3) Place your "tree trunk" on a sheet of paper. Mist a fine spray of white glue mixed with water over the tree limbs.

4) Sprinke the dried tea grounds over the limbs... whatever doesn't stick to the trees on the first pass will fall to the sheet below.

5) Gather up the fallengrounds, and repeat steps 3-4 until you have the coverage you want.

6) once the glue has dried, you can airbrush or touch paint areas of leaves to produce any color variations you want.

try this one also

https://armorama.kitmaker.net//features/444