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Post by tiking on Oct 25, 2024 5:09:40 GMT -5
There are many ways or methods to achieving a realistic looking bush. My method is just one way and to me, the most simplest solution. Whatever method works for you: 1. I used 'Grey Roof Lichen'(Latin name: Bryoria capillaris), which I collected from a fallen pine tree in my back yard. There's lots of this stuff. You can also use natural twine rope, which most modellers use. I did not have any on hand, so I decided to go out in nature and test out this material. This is what it looks like on the tree:    2. I cleaned off any unnecessary debris from off the Lichen, and tore off a small piece of this material. I picked the thinnest lichen clump I could fine. The thinner the strands the better it will look. At least for me. Then I took a brown Tamiya spray can(any brown color will do, depending on the look you want). I sprayed the lichen until I was satisfied. Left it to dry.   3. Then I took som Noch, Medium Green leaves. I had this on hand and was perfect for this job. Nice quality too. I sprinkled very sparingly for the 'sparse look', I was after.  This is the final results placed on the vignette:    Voila! Now how simple was that?  And absolutely realistic( in my eyes at least). But like I said, whatever suits you, go with that method. I thought this would save you time and money. Good Luck |
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Post by Leon on Oct 25, 2024 6:20:22 GMT -5
That's a cool idea. I always try and use natural stuff for my dios.
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Post by tiking on Oct 25, 2024 6:30:17 GMT -5
That's a cool idea. I always try and use natural stuff for my dios. Glad you approved.  |
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Post by keavdog on Oct 25, 2024 11:45:50 GMT -5
That looks great. No lichen out here in the Sonoran desert |
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Post by greg on Oct 25, 2024 12:27:38 GMT -5
That is crazy realistic. While scrolling down, I thought for a bit that you had included some pics of real bushes as a reference, and I'm not making that up.
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Post by stikpusher on Oct 25, 2024 13:41:23 GMT -5
That looks great. No lichen out here in the Sonoran desert I thought the same thing neighbor…😏😉 |
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Post by tiking on Oct 25, 2024 13:49:31 GMT -5
That looks great. No lichen out here in the Sonoran desert I'm sure they can be gotten else where. In this case, twine is your best option. |
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Post by kyledehart5 on Oct 26, 2024 23:32:08 GMT -5
That’s very cool!! Nice work. Good information!!
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Post by handiabled on Oct 27, 2024 3:37:09 GMT -5
Very realistic results with this method! Thanks for the tutorial!
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Post by tiking on Oct 27, 2024 7:04:03 GMT -5
That’s very cool!! Nice work. Good information!! Thank you. |
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Post by tiking on Oct 27, 2024 7:04:26 GMT -5
Very realistic results with this method! Thanks for the tutorial! No problems. Glad it can be of use. |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 27, 2024 7:05:33 GMT -5
You've done it once again with these mini-tutorials of yours Charles. Brilliant work and thank you a million times over for sharing your skills and techniques with us bud. Glad you came back to us brother.  |
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Post by tiking on Oct 27, 2024 7:30:51 GMT -5
You've done it once again with these mini-tutorials of yours Charles. Brilliant work and thank you a million times over for sharing your skills and techniques with us bud. Glad you came back to us brother. Think nothing of it. Always glad to share what the community has given back, in terms of inspirations. Thank you. Hope it helps. I know, it s not very fancy tutorial. I did not have fancy YouTube setup or anything like that. But I hope these little traditional methods of displaying tutorials, like back in the days are still comprehensible to you all. |
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Post by dukemaddog on Oct 27, 2024 16:50:40 GMT -5
That is a magnificent idea and execution! Way to go! That lichen looks a lot like the Spanish Moss one sees in the American South. Sensational work!
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Post by tiking on Oct 27, 2024 16:52:54 GMT -5
That is a magnificent idea and execution! Way to go! That lichen looks a lot like the Spanish Moss one sees in the American South. Sensational work! Glad you like the results of this method. |
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Post by Real G on Oct 30, 2024 13:38:19 GMT -5
I have a filthy mind. I must now take a cold shower. Nice bush though!  |
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Post by stikpusher on Oct 30, 2024 19:36:28 GMT -5
I have a filthy mind. I must now take a cold shower. Nice bush though!  |
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Post by tiking on Oct 31, 2024 19:26:35 GMT -5
I have a filthy mind. I must now take a cold shower. Nice bush though! Kinda know where you're going with this... Thanks. Glad you liked it. |
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Post by spook on Nov 2, 2024 19:17:17 GMT -5
Wow !
Thinking outside the box !
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Post by tiking on Nov 2, 2024 21:17:55 GMT -5
Wow ! Thinking outside the box ! Big thanks. |
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And absolutely realistic( in my eyes at least). But like I said, whatever suits you, go with that method. I thought this would save you time and money. Good Luck
