could someone help me out please. i would like to know how to make grass look like it is really there and not just sitting on the top.
much appreciated, stan

hi
just have a look at this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAEmcqc-yIc&NR=1&feature=fvwp

I made an attempt and it works well. A liitle bit colour with an airbrush there and here to bring alittle bit variaty.

greetings from germany

A method that uses less gizmos was described in the latest Harvar-d diorama book. You simply spread some white glue on the base and stick the grass into it. Takes a bit of practise and experimenting with the colors but it worked out for me. I used the stuff from a cat scrathing post but you can use anything that looks like grass and cut it to the apropriate length. Here's an example (not the best, but I will need some more practising):


Cheers!
Stefan

I like the stuff by Fredericus Rex- particularly their grass mats which have variations in length and color:

http://www.fredericus-rex.de/shop2010/Green-Line-scenery/Grass-mats/

Then you can use their tufts and other products to blend it all in and add the variations you might want/need.

http://www.fredericus-rex.de/shop2010/Green-Line-scenery/Tufts-of-grass/

This stuff is very easy to use aswell- the mats can be broken up/cut up to fit an area and some PVA glue will seal it down. Just dip the tufts in some PVA and stick them on. SK miniatures (http://www.skminiatures.co.uk/#/fredericus-rex/4532788244) carry the range and the service from Steve is second to none.

The Army painter also do some nice tuft selections that come with a sticky backing so you don't even need glue:
http://shop.thearmypainter.com/products.php?ProductGroupId=3

I hope this helps.

Cheers.

-Karl187-

thanks for the help guys. i think i'm going with the fredicus rex stuff though.
that grass machine thing looks great but i don't think i'd be able to make one.
that dio looks good and who was the author of the book?
stan

Hi Stanley. All these different grass producers have great stuff .... but I dont believe any one compnay makes better stuff than another. The best idea is to get a variety of different grass types (lengths) and mix them up. Look around you and you´ll see what I mean.
See parts 4 and 5 of the base in progress. Even unpainted in part 4, its starting to look the part, just by varying the types used.

thanks frank, that is a wonderful little scene you have there!
stan