Hey boys,
My Verlinden Normandy village ruin didn't come together quite like I'd like, as far as the construction is concerned, there are noticeable gabs where the walls come together. So since im still an amature, i gotta hid it.
I need advice on how to make some vines that crawl up the wall, and creases, of this monstrosity.
This is just a learning experience, and a practice project, so any idea is a good idea!!

Thanks,

-Ziggy

Hudson & Allen have a set for this available here

You can also scratch build some with colored/tinted string and parsley. Use white glue to adhere the string and then some dilute white glue to apply the parley leaves.

Tea leaves (from the Shep's book).

Hi,
You can use birch tree seeds.


Cheers
Claude

I agree with Claude

Birch seeds are definitively your stuff when you want to create vines

Hello guys,

I've just received from Hobby easy Hudson and Allen set including the Ivy.
Really nice stuff, althought it's quite hard to find them in Europe.
It seems H&A use birch seeds.
My question is: what is the season to collect birch seeds ? (if you have the chance to have birch next to your home..)

Best,
Julien

Julian,

Try this, under resources,

http://www.adrianhopwood.co.uk/basement/basementindex.html

HTH
Craig

Over on Model Geek they have a couple of reviews for Silfor's products. They might have what you're looking for. Here is their Website http://www.silflor.de/index.php?idcat=5 unfortunately it's in German.

Good luck.

Jim

There are also various phot etch sets available for ivy. Just another suggestion. Also, check out www.scenicexpress.com for Silflor and other great products. they have lots of good stuff, but it is pricey.

Thnaks very much Craig, very instructive !
I have just to find a birch tree now
Julien

Thanks Slods, never thought of that! I'll give it a try!
-Ziggy

Julien,

you can look for them around end july /august already. You can pick them when still green, they will dry brown later.

Cheers
Claude