Model Railroad Scenery: 10 Tips for Better Static Grass

In this video, I share 10 tips that make applying static grass easier and more fun, as well as better looking. Thanks for watching, liking and sharing! See links below for tools and materials used in the video.

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Chapters
Intro - 00:00
Tip #1: Use a quality commercial applicator WITH power supply - 01:13
Tip #2: Put some "junk in the trunk" - 02:42
Tip #3: Mix the glue properly - 03:14
Tip #4: Apply plenty of grass - 04:22
Tip #5: Try-on socks - 04:42
Tip #6: Use a vacuum to lift lying grass - 05:02
Tip #7: Use a variety of grasses - 06:17
Tip #8: Label the bags - 07:19
Tip #9: Allow each application to dry thoroughly - 07:37
Tip #10: Use grass clumps where fine control is needed - 07:51
Conclusion - 08:29
TRAIN RUN BY! - 08:54

Links to tools and materials used:
*Amazon links are affiliate links
Tip #1:
I use a Woodland Scenics Static King (FS639) - https://amzn.to/3zvpegT
With power supply (FP-PS) - https://amzn.to/3nF86md
*Tip #2:
Metal push pins - https://amzn.to/3GiWI5S
Tip #3:
Matte Mod Podge - https://amzn.to/3MgfWx1
Mix 2/1 tap water to Mod Podge
Hobby syringe - https://amzn.to/3UdHl4k
I use a lot of grasses from Woodland Scenics
WWScenics - https://amzn.to/3zwPoA4
Serious-Play Scenics
Tip #5:
Try-on socks - https://amzn.to/3KH7hCF

Music for this episode:
Ibiza Dream by Chris Haugen

Happy Modeling!