hey all, i was wondering what company sells hedges. i am looking for a hedge that is the type that is maintained, the type that is trimmed and rectangular. i have heard of techniques of getting rectangulr block of wood and covering it with herbs, but i dont think that looks very real, i want something where you can partialy see through just like a real hedge, or bush for that matter.

thnx

matt

Hi Matt. Ive seen a method somewhere, where the modeller, used small branches as the base ... in a straight row. No need to have the spaces the same as hedges grew sort of wild. Then they used a wire scrubbing pad, pulled out and shaped to bulk up the hedge and give it form. Then the usual flocking and herbs were glued to give hedge shape.
When painted this looked quite effective. The advantages of this method is you can build the hedge to the dimensions that suit your dio. The only "buyable" hedges that I know of, are games workshop, and these wouldnt come close to the previous type. Just an option for you if you´re interested!

:-) :-) :-) Matt, i thought of that technique and informed you! i thought it was pretty affective, just give it a generous coat of varnish after so they dont all go falling off and thinning, like they did with mine after a while.

I don't know the availabiltiy of products in Australia, but there are some premade bushes by Lemax for Christmas decorations.

To scratch build them PB has hit it on the head. You can substitute WS lichen for steel wool if its available and cheap enough.

In t he past I have used lichen as a base then attached various herbs to it. Gives a pretty convincing representation. Paint it and dry brush at as you need. I hate lichen on its own, but as a base for building bushes and hedges it works quite well. Easy to cut and shape.