across the surface. This treatment also gives a very satisfactory
result. The SuperTree branches blend a lot better visually with the
sage trunk.
Silfor maple leaf material isn’t the least expensive product avail-
able, so while my plan is to use it for visual effect, I want to use
some less pricey filler underneath to provide depth to the foliage.
Assessing my stock prior to ordering, I decided to use some Noch
medium green leaf flake.
To apply the Noch flock, spry a 50/50 mix of water and white glue
onto the branches, sprinkling the flake over it, and collect the
excess. Once it dries, shake off any loose and excess flakes. A sec-
ond coat of flock does wonders in filling out the under foliage.
After the second coat was on and dry, it was time to apply the
Silfor maple leaves. This material comes on a carrier sheet that
needs to be roughed up to remove the static and uniform look.
I did the cutting and tearing over a bowl to collect the leaves
that fall off for future use. Because I’mmodeling late summer, I
decided to use both the mid summer green leaf, and the late sum-
mer package, which has a few brown leaves thrown in.
Once complete, I found myself a less than excited with the result.
It looked good, but not quite what I was looking for.
Part of it had to do with the shape of the trunk and the resulting
branches, but also with the SuperTree foliage. The brown leaves
just didn’t work well. At a normal viewing angle they look more
7: The painted and dry brushed tree.
8: Noch flock.
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9: Ready for planting.
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10: Apply maple leaf sheet
material over the green leaf
flake material to achieve
the final appearance.
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