Making a realistic bush – My Way! ( very easy)
My method of making this bush:
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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.
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I cleaned off any unnecessary debris from off the Lichen, and tore off a small piece of this material; then 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.
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Then I took some Noch, Medium Green leaves(I'm sure there are other brands but this partical. I had this on hand and is perfect for this job. Nice quality. I sprinkled very sparingly for sparse look I was after. Satisfied, I left it to dry and laced it on the diorama.
Voila!
Thanks for sharing this excellent technique, Charles!
Most welcome.
The result of this technique looks amazing, Charles @tiking
Thanks for sharing.
Very welcome.
A great tool in the dio arsenal. Thanks, Charles. 👍👍
You are very welcome Gary. Glad to be of some help.
Brilliant. Looks better than most scenery products.
Much appreciated John. Thanks.