I am making a diorama of a winter battle scene and would like to simulate machine gun bullets impacting the ground. So far I have
tried using epoxy glue on wires, painted and stuck in the ground. It didn't look very convincing. Next I tried digging a divet out of the
test piece and painting. I achieved the same results-not very convincing. Third attempt was to dip a fine wire into epoxy glue and roll it in
coffee grounds and paint. Better results but not good. I'm out of ideas and would appreciate any and advice about how to create realistic looking bullet impacts.

Thanks
Michael

When I try to make bullets in a wall I use corroding substance on toothpicks and put the toothpick in the wall. This is a very dangerous way, be carful when you use it... Accidents can happen

You mention winter - I'm guessing there'd be snow. If so, here's a thought. Take a small piece of clear sprue. Hollow it out untill it's VERY thin. This will represent the entry channel of the bullet into the snow. You can shape the 'top' end into an angle. Embed the bottom end into the snow leaving 1/2 to 1/3 or so sticking up and out in the angle of the bullet path. I would then apply white glue/water over the top and sprinkle snow on top. This is supposed to represent snow flying up from the impact.
I guess you could do it with the coffee too if there is no snow.

Along the lines of Scott's suggestion, you can find very, very thin Pipettes at science supply stores, that could stand in for the sprue...I hate hollowing that stuff out.

Mike

Just try cotton swabs or cotton balls.Take a little peice of it and shape it like a burst that hit the ground.Because it is winter you prolly dont need to paint it.

"Gimme a bullet to bite on..."

My suggestion is that you use a hot glue gun.
Attach the glue to the underside of beam or similar so that it forms in the shape of a stalagkit. When dry, cut and sand to shape and glue it on the base.
Next step is to paint or sprinkle it with micro ballons for snow to your liking.