Great vid! Hmm, wonder how many the family can make in one weekend. It will be a while but I think they will get tired of looking at the barren earth. I'll have to look up your evergreen vid.
O-M_Gawd!!! Wow!! i had no idea it could be that easy SMT&CJL !! they look amazing,hands down! so glad i stopped here to check out your techniques.I will be doing this for sure in the near future they look so cool eh!! very detailed video ,step by step instructions.thank you for sharing your time, effort & videos. Cheers.
Neat trees, and a nice video. You reminded me that I have a box of Scenic Express "Super Trees" that has been waiting in the top of the garage. Your easy step-by-step info is inspiring me to finally finish them up and get them "planted". Even a moderate sized layout soaks up trees like a sponge soaks up water :-) Personally I put my nicer trees up front, then use my older Woodland Scenics foam trees further back. That helps fool the visitors' first impression - they assume all the trees are detailed ones. Thanks for sharing and I'm looking forward to another update when you get a chance.
Gary, you're welcome. Glad to hear that you enjoyed the video and that you've got some Super Trees to put on your layout. Agree with your technique of putting the more detailed trees up close and the putting the less detailed ones in the back. No need to a nice sage brush armature if no one will be able to see the trunk and branches of the tree. Cheers, Kevin
Jay, thanks. Agree this is a super easy method and it produces outstanding looking trees. I'm sure this method will work out for you too. Cheers, Kevin
Vinny, not a problem. The same technique will work for N scale. Just use smaller armatures. You could also switch to fine ground foam if you think the Super Leaf leaves look too big. Cheers, Kevin
Anytime. Super Trees are great. Either as stand alone trees, for the larger pieces, or coupled with the Super Sage armatures. One of the easiest methods out there and it produces some of the best looking trees too. Glad to hear the video will help you out. Cheers, Kevin
The technique is great and the trees look fantastic! Have you ever found anything out in the wild as far as weeds and- or the like, that would look good for the branches? Buying all that scenic express stuff could end up getting expensive.
Thanks for the compliment. You can find sage brush and other type natural armatures in the wild as well as some plants that work as well as the super tree material. Just be sure you know the rules about removing stuff from wherever you'd be gathering it whether public or private land. When I factor in my time to go find and collect the materials I find the Scenic Express materials aren't that pricey. Cheers, Kevin
This was awesome! great looking trees. I have the woodland scenics trees and have been trying to do realistic foliage. I don't care for the clump foliage they put in the kits as to me it looks like broccoli. would you suggest using this tech with these kits too?
Chris, thanks for the compliment. I would think using this technique with the Woodland Scenics armature would work fine. Just you wouldn't have quite as realistic look of the bark. Cheers, Kevin
You have a new subscriber in me. Great job with the trees and honestly if they were put in a woodland scenics box I wouldn't know the difference. Scenery can be very very expensive. The engines are a chunk of change along with our rolling stock and the list goes on. I have no problem with the expenses except the ground cover, bushes, trees, grass etc.. what I am getting at is how much cost do you have into 1 tree? Just like in this video. Thanks in advance.
Thanks for the compliment on the trees. Each tree is only a few dollars. A lot of it depends on whether you buy the sage brush armatures or gather them up locally. Cheers, Kevin
Cool technique. What is missing in this and other videos that describe building your own trees is scale size. How tall should the armatures be for H0 modeling if deciduous trees? Any guidance there ?
It depends on what specific species of tree you're trying to model. For my trees I have my smallest ones about 6" tall and my largest ones about 9" tall. However, there are smaller and larger deciduous trees in reality. You just need to go with what looks right to your eye. Cheers, Kevin
Do you have a list besides this video of materials you used? I am making a sculpture that this be perfect for. having a physical list would be much appreciated and helpful.
Yes, working on setting up an ops session now. But that video is probably a couple months off from now. Need to get a few more things done with the layout before its next update, or there won't be much to show--other than some new trees. Thanks for the compliment on the layout. Cheers, Kevin
Nice to see you working on the railroad again Kevin! Great video! I have uploaded some new videos since you last visited my channel! Stop in for a look when you can. Thanks! Cheers, Danny
I just use the regular methods of airbrushing, dry brushing, washes, and chalks. Nothing special. I've actually not weathered very many engines yet and almost none of my cars. One thing to my eye is I like lighter weathering than what a lot of people put on. Just add a bit of grime and road spray along the trucks and long hood, darken the exhaust fans and grills. That's about it. There are lots of good videos on various techniques. The one tips I'd give you is to go lightly at first. You can always add more grime or whatever more easily than you can take it back off if you get too much. Cheers, Kevin
Really nice trees but that stuffs expensive iv worked it out to be around £50 just for the supertree and superleaf from the website I'd rather spend that kinda money on trains than trees
Great vid! Hmm, wonder how many the family can make in one weekend. It will be a while but I think they will get tired of looking at the barren earth. I'll have to look up your evergreen vid.
O-M_Gawd!!! Wow!! i had no idea it could be that easy SMT&CJL !! they look amazing,hands down! so glad i stopped here to check out your techniques.I will be doing this for sure in the near future they look so cool eh!! very detailed video ,step by step instructions.thank you for sharing your time, effort & videos. Cheers.
Bob, glad to hear you like this technique. You're correct, this method is really easy and creates really realistic trees. Good luck. Cheers, Kevin.
Neat trees, and a nice video. You reminded me that I have a box of Scenic Express "Super Trees" that has been waiting in the top of the garage. Your easy step-by-step info is inspiring me to finally finish them up and get them "planted". Even a moderate sized layout soaks up trees like a sponge soaks up water :-) Personally I put my nicer trees up front, then use my older Woodland Scenics foam trees further back. That helps fool the visitors' first impression - they assume all the trees are detailed ones. Thanks for sharing and I'm looking forward to another update when you get a chance.
Gary, you're welcome. Glad to hear that you enjoyed the video and that you've got some Super Trees to put on your layout. Agree with your technique of putting the more detailed trees up close and the putting the less detailed ones in the back. No need to a nice sage brush armature if no one will be able to see the trunk and branches of the tree. Cheers, Kevin
The best tree video ever. They look great 👍🏻
You are the Merlin of scenery. Super job, thanks for sharing
Joe, thank you for the humbling compliment. Glad you found the video useful. Cheers, Kevin
best procedure I have seen yet for making trees. Thanks. I will try it.
Wow! those trees came out awesome! I am definitely going to have to try that when I am ready to put trees on my layout.
Thanks. Glad to hear you're going to try out this technique. Cheers, Kevin
Very nice looking trees! I will have try this technique the next time I do trees. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Randy
Randy, anytime. Glad you want to try this technique out. It's really easy and produces great results. Cheers, Kevin
Nicely done. Looks very easy to do. Will be giving this technique a try.
Jay, thanks. Agree this is a super easy method and it produces outstanding looking trees. I'm sure this method will work out for you too. Cheers, Kevin
This is so awesome-looking!! My 2nd grader and I will be trying this (carefully) for his school project!!
It's good to see a new video from you...... I sure do miss watching your op session videos, I watch them over and over again.
Thanks. Trying to get an ops session done in the next month or so. Glad to hear you enjoy watching the videos. Cheers, Kevin
Great video ! Very nice trees ! Looks great !
Thanks for sharing ! Martin
Martin, thanks for the compliments on the video and the trees. Cheers, Kevin
Awesome technique and nice Trees. THX. Tino
Thank you for the compliment and feedback. Cheers, Kevin.
hi Kevin... awesome "how to" thanks for sharing.. this will come in handy when i'm ready to do trees... vinny
Vinny, not a problem. The same technique will work for N scale. Just use smaller armatures. You could also switch to fine ground foam if you think the Super Leaf leaves look too big. Cheers, Kevin
I like your approach - strait forward and fine result ! Thanks for sharing & greetings
Your welcome. Again, thanks for the feedback. Cheers, Kevin
Great tips, fast economical but most of all EASY !!
Chris, thanks for the compliments. Glad to hear you found the video useful. Cheers, Kevin
I have a box of super trees and ,, this is a great video , too help me out,, thanks for doing this one ,
Anytime. Super Trees are great. Either as stand alone trees, for the larger pieces, or coupled with the Super Sage armatures. One of the easiest methods out there and it produces some of the best looking trees too. Glad to hear the video will help you out. Cheers, Kevin
Brilliant, I am inspired again!! Cheers Frank
Thanks for the nice compliment Frank. Cheers, Kevin
Great video. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for the nice compliment. Cheers, Kevin.
Thanks for the tutorial. I've done the super trees but Wanted to get some foreground trees. Seems like this would do the trick!
You're welcome. If you can make Super Trees, then you'll be able to make these without any problems. They're great for foreground trees. Cheers, Kevin
I have done the same! Great looking trees! Well done! ☺
Thanks. Cheers, Kevin
i have been buying my trees online but making them will be and cheaper and this looks way better then the ones i bought.
Good thing I got some sagebrush around me. I think that super tree stuff is also a plant, think ive seen it before.
Awesome...👍👍👍. Thank You sharing.
Greetings from Malaysia.
You're welcome. Glad you liked the video. Cheers, Kevin
The technique is great and the trees look fantastic! Have you ever found anything out in the wild as far as weeds and- or the like, that would look good for the branches? Buying all that scenic express stuff could end up getting expensive.
Thanks for the compliment. You can find sage brush and other type natural armatures in the wild as well as some plants that work as well as the super tree material. Just be sure you know the rules about removing stuff from wherever you'd be gathering it whether public or private land. When I factor in my time to go find and collect the materials I find the Scenic Express materials aren't that pricey. Cheers, Kevin
Awsome job!
Thank you. Cheers, Kevin
This was awesome! great looking trees. I have the woodland scenics trees and have been trying to do realistic foliage. I don't care for the clump foliage they put in the kits as to me it looks like broccoli. would you suggest using this tech with these kits too?
Chris, thanks for the compliment. I would think using this technique with the Woodland Scenics armature would work fine. Just you wouldn't have quite as realistic look of the bark. Cheers, Kevin
COOL! I'm interested in making cottonwood trees, do you have a video? Or recommend? Thanks for sharing
You have a new subscriber in me. Great job with the trees and honestly if they were put in a woodland scenics box I wouldn't know the difference. Scenery can be very very expensive. The engines are a chunk of change along with our rolling stock and the list goes on. I have no problem with the expenses except the ground cover, bushes, trees, grass etc.. what I am getting at is how much cost do you have into 1 tree? Just like in this video. Thanks in advance.
Thanks for the compliment on the trees. Each tree is only a few dollars. A lot of it depends on whether you buy the sage brush armatures or gather them up locally. Cheers, Kevin
Cool technique. What is missing in this and other videos that describe building your own trees is scale size. How tall should the armatures be for H0 modeling if deciduous trees? Any guidance there ?
It depends on what specific species of tree you're trying to model. For my trees I have my smallest ones about 6" tall and my largest ones about 9" tall. However, there are smaller and larger deciduous trees in reality. You just need to go with what looks right to your eye. Cheers, Kevin
Do you have a list besides this video of materials you used? I am making a sculpture that this be perfect for. having a physical list would be much appreciated and helpful.
Jonah, unfortunately no, I do not have a list of materials other than what is shown in the video. Cheers, Kevin.
Looking very cool! Are you planning any Layout updates or Running sessions soon?
Yes, working on setting up an ops session now. But that video is probably a couple months off from now. Need to get a few more things done with the layout before its next update, or there won't be much to show--other than some new trees. Thanks for the compliment on the layout. Cheers, Kevin
+Scale Model Trains & Colorado's Joint Line sound cool, thanks!
Fantastic!
Thanks. Cheers, Kevin
looks good !!!
Thanks. Cheers, Kevin
Nice to see you working on the railroad again Kevin! Great video! I have uploaded some new videos since you last visited my channel! Stop in for a look when you can. Thanks! Cheers, Danny
Danny, thanks. Cheers, Kevin.
Tell me the brand of the thumbnails you use
How do you get you trains to look all dirty, what do you use?
I just use the regular methods of airbrushing, dry brushing, washes, and chalks. Nothing special. I've actually not weathered very many engines yet and almost none of my cars. One thing to my eye is I like lighter weathering than what a lot of people put on. Just add a bit of grime and road spray along the trucks and long hood, darken the exhaust fans and grills. That's about it. There are lots of good videos on various techniques. The one tips I'd give you is to go lightly at first. You can always add more grime or whatever more easily than you can take it back off if you get too much. Cheers, Kevin
Thank you very much!
nice job
Don, thanks for the compliment. Cheers, Kevin
Really nice trees but that stuffs expensive iv worked it out to be around £50 just for the supertree and superleaf from the website I'd rather spend that kinda money on trains than trees
so your layout is HO?
Dave, yes, my layout is HO scale. Cheers, Kevin
You didn't make anything from scratch