Static Grass Applicator - Professional Tools for Modelers
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- An improved detailed guide into building a very durable and reliable static grass applicator that will last you many years of model making.
More info on the static grass applicator including wiring diagrams:
www.bouldercree...
Other awesome modeling TH-cam channel…. Ken Patterson’s ‘What’s Neat This Week video Podcast’
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Using a static grass applicator on your model scenery will dramatically enhance the overall appearance and realism of your scenery and they are not hard to build. Once you have a grasp on the design and wiring you’ll be able to modify and improve upon my design to build your own custom applicator that will fit your needs.
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Hey all,
I'm currently working on my next video and also moving house.
While waiting for my next video, I've created a new Instagram account for my fans to post completed dioramas you've created (Conditions apply).
You can check out the latest activity via: @t
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Cheers,
Luke
Hey Luke, I’m having difficulty following your link “@t”. Is there more to it?
I love your work! Just getting into dioramas myself. It’s not always easy, but it’s very satisfying and enjoyable. Thanks for sharing your methods!
Luke can i use negative ion generator like this one :
Negative ion generator
XHJ-D12F
I/P: DC9-15V
OP:-DC2.0-6.0KV
Please answer me mate 🙏🏻
For anyone wondering, the account is @bouldercreekrailroad
HOLLY COW THATS BIG! Can your girl use it after you are done with it?
@@8richardsonj did you ever got an answer? I wanna get the same one
Bald man here, i'd like to have a word with you.
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Hahaha 😂😂
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Yeah I thought it was similar to the hair stuff!
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Really calm voice. Almost fell asleep watching this video, not because it was boring, but because of your voice. This comment is not meant negative or anything, it's just relaxing listening to you. Keep it up!
gammelgamer I agree. Not the falling asleep thing, but the fascinating, professional talent and skill. I could watch these all day. Thank you for sharing.
Yeah, ASMR. Love the topic but also the calming effect from his voice.
As a model engineer of a long time ( I Am wrong side of 60) it never ceases to amaze me how young people get addicted to model making, just because of the high quality of your videos. You are an inspiration to all of us makers out there, especially when it comes to the fine details you have learned, and share with us for free. Well done you. Top Man. please keep up these top quality videos for as long as you can (, and Stay safe out there... especially at high altitudes ;) )
S a beautiful world we live in no need to hide information for gain anymore!
When the TH-cam algorithm actually shows you something interesting for once.
This is the WORST DIY Fleshlight I've ever built/used!
Same here. I found my orgasm rather shocking!
DON'T LEAVE US AGAIN LUKE
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Excellent tutorial luke! I just finished my applicator and you have saved me around $150 cause I almost went out and bought the woodland scenics applicator 😁
The link to the electronic schema on your website isn't working anymore.
Where have you been???. Nice vid luke!
I priced out everything needed to make this and came to $79. To buy a decent one already made $69, and amazon even has less expensive ones at $26.. I think I will just buy one. Save time and money..
Great tutorial, and a nice update on your previous version of this DIY tool, thankyou.
Tips for anyone new to electronics:
* 1N4007 diodes are common and fit the specification for 1000V 1A.
* If the LEDs aren't working you might have the leads the wrong way around. As the diagram shows, the longer lead is positive (red wire). If you've trimmed the leads to the same length, you can still tell the polarity by looking for a flat spot in the flange around the base of the plastic part of the LED; this is the negative (black wire) side (also shown in the diagram).
Thanks!
or use a 3v battery to test it
1 amp sound alot/dangerous. Anything over 100mamp (0.1amps) is potentially lethal. You only need the voltage for this so having a high voltage and then 0.05amps should be ideal. Also will make batteries last longer. I doubt the types of transformers used here create more than that but just in case.
What are the specs of the 12V power supply for this? 1A output?
Thank you Luke for this video. I have watched it over and over again. During the 'lockdown' I bought all the items required and set out to learn how to solder and put this together. The one thing I couldn't get was the pipe cap like yours, I got one which is a soft plastic, but it works. This was a long term project, which I finished today, and it works perfectly! I can't believe I made it. Thank you so much for this and all your other videos. You are such an inspiration. Keep up the great work. All the best from the 'west of Ireland'
Thanks for posting this video! But where have you been?!
Have missed your vids, mate! Glad to see another one! And for a new and improved static grass applicator to boot! Any chance you will continue your modular layout vids? I'd like to see what happens next. Cheers!
El Chick could you use a modified cheap torch for the top part?
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Kiwi Bird yes
13:45 15000 Volts - avoid touching that with your hands...Okay, but what happens if someone does accidentally touch it? I'm sorry, I don't know a lot about that sort of thing, but considering there are 120-240 Volts from a power outlet, that does sound kind of dangerous? I'm serous though, what would happen if anyone accidentally touched it? Would it be very uncomfortable or could it be potentially lethal?
Sorry again for asking this rather stupid question, but if someone with more knowledge could educate me a bit on this, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!
Aaaargh! You put a red cover on a negative lead!
In the past I have glued the battery clip to the inside of things so the battery is held in place by the clip.
Epoxy isn't he best selection to glue polyethylene. In fact the mixing pallet that comes with Araldite is made of its cousin, polypropylene, because the cured glue easily pops off.
Hot glue, while not perfect (nothing really adheres to polyolefins), does a better job.
Great tutorial again Luke. One suggestion regarding soldering to the mesh, I use some flux and a hot iron, say 359 degrees Celsius and it should take the solder really well. A bit of a pre polish with a fibreglass pen helps remove any coating or surface corrosion from the mesh too.
5:54 I was already going to shave the battery some...
This is a great tutorial, thanks. One suggestion, instead of using a resistor to limit current to the LEDs, use a LED driver; CL2N3-G. These limit the current to the LED to 20mA regardless of voltage (within the limits of 5V to 90V). They cost about the same as resistors and are just as easy to install.
And a buck convertor to make the 12V (or a bit more, if better), instead of a supply & cables. Cheaper, no cables, lighter...
lastima que no entienda nada, pero aun asi el video me parece fantastico...
I see that your negative ion generator has only 3 wires on it. The ones I find on ebay some other sites have 4 wires on them. What is the difference?
I've been trying hard to make tall grass tufts using 12mm static grass (specifically the 12mm straw from Woodland Scenics). No matter what I do, I can't get the long grass to stand up. I have the static king, I have the WS flock box. I've tried putting the paper on a sheet of copper, on a metal baking sheet, on an aluminum foil-wrapped piece of cardboard; the tall grass just lays flat. I've used several types of glue including tuft tac, tacky glue, Elmer glue, and wood glue. I've tried searching the internet for solutions and have even emailed woodland scenics for advice. Nothing works. What am I doing wrong?
For the 12mm grasses, I bought a punch tool. You use it literally punching the tufts into the base with a little pva on the folded bit.
I built a 75mm applicator using a 6KV negative ion generator bought from eBay but it didn’t work very well. Bought the 20KV generator from Oatley Electronics as suggested in your video and fitted it to the applicator, it now works great. After watching videos about the small 25mm applicators from Peco and WWS I thought I’d give it ago using the 6KV generator. All the parts were 3D printed and I even found the same sieve at Woolies. I now have two awesome applicators.
Thanks Luke, you inspired me to have a go and I’ve ended up with 2 very good applicators.
Do you perhaps have the stl files / tutorial for the 6kv one? I can’t seem to find a 20kv where I live, only the 6kv one
Since your Australian, why not just goto Woolies, buy a cappuccino chocolate shaker which completely skips the need for the plastic tub cutting. Then just buy a 9 or 12v power supply to a switch then attach to the metal .
What was that background music called?
Luke - Thanks for the great video and device. Question: on your prior applicator you used a male electric spade connection to the lid sieve. Why solder the wire directly to the sieve? I thought having the disconnect allowed you to swap in different lids with larger sieves so using taller grass was easier. It also had the advantage of allowing your applicator to connect directly to an inexpensive "flower-box" plate. (No need to purchase a separate ionizer!)
Love your work, curious, I've recently made my own static Grass applicator, I'm curious if you've even tried to create a mowed grass effect with one, maybe even a lawn that's being mowed with the striped lines and a figure pushing or driving a lawnmower into the unmowed portion of a lawn? If not, could you try this effect in a future project?
What an OUTSTANDING video on making this amazing device. Many thanks to your hard work and dedication sir!
So, Luke, as I understand, on 14:00 you can use either AC or the battery? Does this mean that this could be done with only the battery installation?
Not sure if I'll ever get an answer to this but I'm wondering how you would wire one of these up with a negative ion generator that has two high voltage wires instead of one.
would one of the high voltage wires connect to the mesh, and the other high voltage wire act as the "ground" wire? or would I use both high voltage wires on the mesh and add a ground wire where you did?
Dude! That’s awesome! I need one of these badly. Can you teach Santa’s helpers so they can make me one for Christmas?
Luke, I love watching your videos although I don't make dioramas, they are calming and satisfying to watch. Are you going to be using this new applicator for your dioramas?
Luke what is the music called please?
second that! bautiful piece of music, would love to know!
Well, I wanted to learn how to build a static grass applicator on the cheap and this was the first thing I looked at - I think I probably went to the right place! Fantastic video, many thanks for sharing. Cheers.
Навешал соплей при пайке.Что куда,для несведущих людей ,непонятно.He hung snot on soldering.What is where, for ignorant people, is unclear.
This is so great, Luke. Can't wait to build my own! Thanks for your contributions!
Your work is not just functional, it's ELEGANT! Thanks!
Luke, thank you for the video. Very nice applicator.
D. Muse . WTCMRR
Great tutorial Luke, thank you👍
Have you thought about making these to sell to fellow modellers?
Cheers!
Luke!!! I literally hope every day that one of your videos will pop up in my subscription box!!
Thanks for this video Luke, very informative. Welcome back mate, youve been sorely missed. Take care. From val in south africa
Love it- what a perfectionist! Most people would have just put insulating tape everywhere and hoped for the best!
Fantastic work, man. BTW, if your dc socket has 3 pins you could easily use both battery and 12v adapter with a simple on off switch. Because when the adapter is plugged, even it's off, the battery would be disconnected. :) I did it once in something I made... All you need is a diode. :) Maybe someday I make a video explain it. :)
Hi! Can anyone help me with this please!!!!??
I bought a ‘super arc impuls generator’ on amazon (12v to 1000kv) for my grass hopper. However, the impuls generator burns out after using the device a couple of times.
What am I doing wrong? Am I using it too long? Am I missing some electric stuff in my circuit?
Please help me
Ahh these videos are my guilty pleasure good to have you back You have been missed
Welcome back I really missed your videos it’s so relaxing to watch
Luke I believe in you, do oregon coast seenery
Whats the ampage for the 12v/15,000v output of the high voltage transformer on this static grass applicator? & What is the input current?
It's an interesting project, but those applicators cost $20 delivered...
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Need advice Luke. Iv'e just purchased a grass applicator £30 so not a cheap one. It really does not look hard to use but with batteries, good ground contact and PVA and the grass just drops flat. Tried all sorts of things, it is live, my underwear can prove that ! what am I doing wrong?
Other components are in my pocket. I just need to buy a 12v generator for just 3 or 4 dollars. You are amazing buddy.
Hi Luke a bit of advice if possible. In in U.K. and know nothing about electronics at all and not sure what to get. I can’t get out to look as I’m class as critical vulnerable person due to Covid-19 any advice would be most welcome many thanks Steve
As someone who has never done anything wiring related, I REALLY want to try and learn what the hell is going on in that wiring diagram. The rest of it is easy, I've done similar before, but the wiring is the thing that is so freaky to me
a video of you soldering all the components would be great.
I recently bought a Static King applicator, but the grass doesn't seem to be standing up. I'm not sure if it's something I'm doing wrong or if the applicator isn't working correctly
I thought this was one of those pen*s pumps.... Building from something you already use?? Lmao jk cool vid
I bought a static grass applicator off amazon and I accidentally touched it while it was on, it hurt sooo much, it felt like I got punched in the back because I was jolted forward
Excelent as any time. Thumbs up. Greetings from Germany.
Any idea about replacing that ion generator with something else? impossible to find from europe....
a hand held bug zapper
i finished mine. the 9volt has an arc but does nothing so i tried the 12 volt side. it arcs but does not work like yours at all.... I'm fairly certain its wired up correct too.. so many views but not much help.. ill post a video if someone can help me..
The link to "static grass applicator including wiring diagrams" is dead?
14$ ?) 1.5 $ from aliexpress negative ion generator)
2:04 my mom will kill me
You are setting the standard for model railroading.
Bouldercreek link no longer directs to anything useful. could also not find a link to Oatley electronics. Pity. for the video itself is very clear and useful
i would like to see a how too on just on the components..
what shop did you get that container, Coles?
in the schematic the splice is on the red wire, but you do it with the black wire. why? I have never assembled anything electrical haha
I've been waiting a month for something I can't do?????
I might as well leave.
You can do it. Exactly which step do you believe you cannot perform? I mean it is a LOT of steps, it can be overwhelming, but think about it again.
definitely It's not 15kV, it's 1-2kV max.
At 9.01 I ebay'd static grass applicator
sorry you lost me with the electrical diagram... to some of us that is an alien language.
Luke
Your viideos on static grass applicators are brilliant.
Both your mark one version and the dual power version.
It actually looks proffesional and quality.
I checked out your web site and you have a shopping list of cost and where to buy the bits.
Now that makes you stand out.
Kind of funny that Oatley electronic is nowhere near Oatley but on the central coast.
What fun you can have with 15kv.
Hi are those applicator sell on amazon are good ones? Thanks
Has anyone had any luck with a static generator module you can get in the states?
hi Luke... great info on this project... i will be needing one soon so this vid will be helpful when i'm ready to build one.. thanks for sharing.. vinny
Can I ask what the watt rating of resistors is supposed to be?
Круто! Но когда будут еще диорамы????????;)
Unfortunately, the link to more info is broken
Why not remove previous 2 part tutorial?
This is how velvet fabric is made ...nice technic😃😃
so its a flock applicator
no
I am curious as to whether Australian PVC pipe fittings have straight (BSPP) or tapered (BSPT) threads? In the video the male and female fittings are threaded all the way .. which does not work with US PVC fittings are they are tapered.
Maravilhoso!!!! Vou fazer😂😂😂
That is very cool. I see you are very detail orientated. Do you have a soldering gun? I have a solder station but if I need to solder something that needs a lot of heat fast, like in the case of your wire to the screen or a feeder wire to a train rail, I use a 100 watt solder gun. That way you can get a good, fast solder connection without melting other close by components. I like how you made this unit universal as 9 volt or 12 volt plug in. Very nice!
hi can you put on an adaptor instead of a battery?
The link in the description is broken :(
Luke: Great video as usual. I'm wanting to make an applicator that will handle 7-12mm grass like the RTS Greenskeeper 55KV/18000v effective unit. I've found that the lower voltage ones down in the 15KV and below range just can't handle more that about 4mm length. Any suggestions?
Hi Luke. I like your videos, thanks for sharing your amazing work. Here in Colombia it's hard to find the NEGATIVE ION GENERATOR of 12V. Can the applicator be made with a 110V ION GENERATOR?
So glad to see a new video.beautiful build
So it can be done only with batteries ??
You should have just used a cap for the PVC pieces instead of blocking that thing off..
Welcome back Luke....!!!!
Thanks for new video tutorial version of Grass Applicator and hope to see this in action !!!
More power to your channel mate !!!
Cheers,
Danny
Toronto, Canada
I gat a commercial static applicator and it still keep some charge after turned off. Is it broken or is it normal? How do you typically uncharge it?
yeah that happens to nearly all of them, if you touch the grounding wire to the mesh part of the applicator it should discharge the applicator making it safe to touch.
Many thanks for your tutorial Luke. It was not so easy to get a similar ION Generator here in Germany. So I have ordered 3 units directly at Oatley Electronic in Australia. Very interesting, the Sistema 530ml Breakfast Container you use was available at Amazon in Germany 😎. So I think it's no problem to get all other items. By the way, which mesh size has the strainer in your video ? Regards from Germany
Great explanation . Well done.
Came across this while browsing for hot wire cutters (my Proxxon isn't always big enough), and this popped up. Ordered a cheap negative ion generator from aliexpress to test this! Thank you for the wiring diagram, it's absolutely perfect!