That's fantastic. I would have never thought of making trees that way. You're mighty innovative, sir.

Hot d@#n, Jerry!

Those look great! I see another idea I've gotta swipe from ya!

The mossy green on the bark is a very nice touch, too.

Thanks, again, for taking the time to document the tree construction.

There we go! That's awesome. I like it better without the back ground photo, gives it a more eerie winter feel. Did you use mainly Scenic Factory products? I've got some but haven't had a chance to try them yet. I think I mentioned this on the gun crew thread but the moss on the trees are great. I used an AK wash when I did it a while ago. What did you use for the dead bushes and undergrowth? Looks like the real thing. I love the way you're building the groundwork, and I, like Mike, intend to copy it

Thanks Conor,
I used Hudson and Allen dead leaves for the fallen leaves. The bushes were from a scratch pad from a floor buffer. You have to rip pieces off of the block it comes in and form and cut them to shape as needed. A lot of landscape companies for railroaders offer these and now also dio products companies. Can't remember off hand which brand this stuff is from as I have all my foliage and groundwork stuff in a big bin,mostly with labeling removed.
It always works if you pay attention to the real deal as far as trees and bushes go. Pretty simple and yet I keep having to re-learn that lesson,
J

Keep the updates coming, sir

-Conor

Jerry, make that three of us that intend to "borrow" from you!
The groundwork is probably among the best I've seen. I'm still learning when it comes to groundwork, so I'll be following this one..
Looking forward to seeing this come together!
All the best,mate
Gary.

Jerry that groundwork is second to none- the tones of the wood and the deadfall are perfection- the green moss inching up the tree bark is a particularly nice touch and the remaining few leaves still on the branches is well observed. The actual mud though, I have to say, looks incredibly real and it blends perfectly with the undergrowth and deadfall- what materials did you use for those by the way?

All looks spot on dude. Those AK mud effects really are great. I like the look of the road too, what colors did you use for the pavement? Whichever it is it works great. And ditchwater would look great in the ditch.

Keeps getting better!

-Conor

Thanks brother,
There already is ditchwater. It is just wet areas where the water is just below the surface. The green path through the leaves.
J