Finally, the Silflor foliage, now
diced and torn up into smaller
sections, was applied to the
top and outside edges of the
tree.
That did it. While the shape of
the trunk could also represent
other tree species, specifically
an elm, once the Silfor foliage
was on it passed the test.
It took about a weekend to
complete this tree from start
like a fruit tree than one experiencing a late summer dry spell. In
fact, the results reminded me of one of the pre-made Bachman
fruit trees. I was disappointed after expending all that time and
effort.
Go big or go home
With lessons learned and notes made, it was time to try again.
Two big changes on the next tree. First I would only use the mid
summer Silfor foliage (no brown leaves); and second, do a more
thorough job in breaking up the carrier sheet. I felt confident that
working with the carrier sheet a little more might mitigate the uni-
form shape of the first practice tree.
A larger trunk was selected, this one to represent a very mature
tree.
The assembly process was repeated; toothpick, branches, brown
spray paint, gray dry-brush, and two applications of Noch leaves.
11: In place on the layout.
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12: A large tree with HO scale
person.
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13: Toothpick
equipped
trunk.
14: Building
out the tree.
SuperSize your trees - 5
MRH-Aug 2013
