Thanks,
the grass was made from a cut down shaving brush, the type thats two tone and the snow was from a wall filler thats on sale in my local market for £3. Im really happy with the snow as its straight out of the tub, i didnt paint or do anything to it apart from place it on the base. As its so cheap im going to go buy a whole batch and stock up on it. If you can find it its called Tetrion Smart filler. Definately reccomended. (id be happy to post some to you at cost if you like, not a problem to me as the market and post office are both less than 50 meters from my work. If so pm me)
regards
Martin