Cheap Static Grass Applicator for Wargaming Terrain. How to Build a Grass Applicator in 30 Mins.

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In this weeks wargaming terrain tutorial I show you how to build this homemade static grass applicator I've seen getting around for really cheap. I had some serious doubts about whether this thing would work as described, and in the video you can see a side-by-side of static grass being applied with and without the device turned on to see it's effectiveness and determine if this build is for you and/or worth your time.
I've seen this static grass applicator on youtube for some time now, and I have some links below for a couple of videos that provided the inspiration for this build for you to also check out. But after spending ~$13 and 30 minutes of my time, I had this thing together and tested out as you will see in the video. No special tools are really necessary for this (you could even get away without the use of a soldering iron if you have too), although I did solder the wires for my connections on this build, as I had those available to me, but you may be able to work around this if needs be. This really simple project is perfect for stepping up your wargaming terrain builds, so your next tabletop gaming session is filled with even more awesome terrain pieces with greater details.
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Here is a link to Luke Towens video where he builds a much more detailed and functional DIY static grass applicator for those with the skills...
• Static Grass Applicato...
Here is the link to Dave's Model Workshop video where he also puts together this applicator...
• Make a diorama Static ...
Thank you to those channels for providing me with the inspiration and confidence to tackle this build.
Cheers and thanks for watching.

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@cmangs520 Ай бұрын

Great tutorial. Took 7.55 + 15 minutes to make one. Total cost about $6. Thank you!

@RFDHobby 14 күн бұрын

No problem, this thing works really well, although I've thrown more than a few clumps of grass across the room when it electrocutes me. To the best of my knowledge it's not dangerous, and after the initial shock wears off, I always laugh at myself. Thanks for the comment mate. I'm glad you found the video helpful.

@earh0xable 4 жыл бұрын

Good to know, thanks for this! Keep us posted as to how it works with longer grasses.

@RFDHobby 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, will do. Appreciate the comment.

@numbereightyseven Жыл бұрын

I'm here after seeing Luke's vid. Yours gives me hope that I can make one. Luke's was over my head.

@RFDHobby Жыл бұрын

Thanks. This was really easy to put together, and it work just fine. Although I have to warn you I've shocked myself several times with this thing due to the screen being exposed. It's not a terrible shock, but if you have a lot of flock in the mesh, expect it to be everywhere afterwards :) . It's certainly a wake up when you're concentrating on fine details haha. Good luck mate.

@johnkelley9877 3 жыл бұрын

That is a neat idea! Thanks for sharing this.

@RFDHobby 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John. It works well, not sure if this holds up against a professional expensive one, (I haven't tried one of those), but it certainly does what I need at this stage.

@NatesMiniatures 4 жыл бұрын

Great little video mate, looked simple to do as well.

@RFDHobby 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nate. It was way easier and more effective than I expected. It should get me out of a jam with the grass application I have planned for one of my upcoming builds too.

@alistairbain6149 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome; plus now you can use the mesh for ladders and grating in other builds 👍🏼 Win-win!

@RFDHobby 4 жыл бұрын

oh yeah, I save EVERYTHING haha. This thing works way better than I expected honestly. I'm really happy with it. Thanks for the comment mate!

@ferruhbyferruh 3 жыл бұрын

Good man,good job. You are the best. Best regards

@RFDHobby 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, I'm glad you liked it, and I appreciate the comment. Take care and all the best.

@conradpaine7332 4 жыл бұрын

If you look at your Video you are only touching the grease proof paper with the black insulated boot on the clip. Put a peace of aluminium foil under the grease proof paper to provide a negative earth plate. Great vid will build one tomorrow after I finish the 6 Shiping container I have started

@RFDHobby 4 жыл бұрын

Haha, yeah I noticed this when editing and was surprised it still actually worked at that point. Thanks for the tip with the tin foil, I had only planned to use this on completed terrain pieces, but given the price of premade tufts, I will probably try that out soon and give the tinfoil a go.

@dkae92 2 жыл бұрын

Is it better using the tinfoil under the grease proof paper?@RFDHobby

@WePaintMinis 4 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial. Better than buying one as i won't need to use it much.

@RFDHobby 4 жыл бұрын

I totally agree, even as someone who makes a fair bit of terrain it's hard to justify the price of an off the shelf grass applicator. This definitely does the trick. Thanks for watching!

@LockwoodsWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice!

@RFDHobby 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate.

@BrendanPace 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! 🤙

@RFDHobby 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😁

@cleandeskpolicy 4 жыл бұрын

Great stuff, glad you made this. I'm currently building one myself cause I never had the energy to get the other components that Luke got. :) Will credit you in Instagram once done. Cheers man

@RFDHobby 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard, yeah Lukes was the deluxe model of DIY applicators we all want, but this one works well, is cheap, and quick to put together. Thanks for your comment mate.

@cleandeskpolicy 4 жыл бұрын

@@RFDHobby It works well! I too lack the longer flock but I'll pick some up tomorrow. Thanks again :) PS: this cost me 8 USD, haha..

@RFDHobby 4 жыл бұрын

@@cleandeskpolicy awesome. For the time and money I spent, I was not at all dissappointed with this little build. Good work.

@JoyeuseCurtana 3 жыл бұрын

Now that's some AdMech stuff, 10/10.

@RFDHobby 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks.

@johnphilippatos 3 жыл бұрын

You can also make a detachable base for the mesh too, as there can always be mosquitos around when you are pouring grass over a build haha. Clever, neat, cheap and handy. I believe it's the best tool for (at least) a beginner. What were the results with longer grass? And also, do you happen to know if rackets with undetachable, rechargable battery packs are also suitable for the job? Beacause there might be a difference at the maximum currency output I think.

@RFDHobby 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John. This is a perfect beginner setup, I haven't managed to find any longer static grass at this stage, but I use this one a lot still. Definitely the best way to go before buying a pro machine for the job. I'm not sure about other rackets, but the principles are the same, so I imagine so long as you can get the positive and negative connections right, not too much can go wrong. The one I use only has 2 AA batteries, so it's very much on the low end of power, and I know the more pro versions can run on a 9V battery, so that shouldn't be an issue I don't think. Just don't shock yourself with it, even the 3 volts running through mine is enough to really wake you up in the morning when you get a shock :) Thanks again mate. Take care.

@onkelgroen 2 жыл бұрын

I never messed around with electronics, always been a little afraid I guess. Which is silly, it isn't magic! I should educate myself, good video.

@RFDHobby 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, it can be fun, but you always have to be careful. I've actually zapped myself a couple of times with this, and while it won't kill you, it will wake you up in the morning. It's not very pleasant haha. This is probably the limit of what I'll do with raw electricity, but things like LEDs are heaps of fun and fairly safe to play around with.

@thinginthenorth 3 жыл бұрын

Hi great video thanks. Does it matter which of the two wires you cut away? Tx

@RFDHobby 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Mick. No, both wires should be the same for those 2. Won't matter which one you remove.

@thinginthenorth 3 жыл бұрын

I bought one today! But when opening the layout was different. No wires, but soldered nearly direct on the ring :) will figure it out though. Thanks again!

@thomasmurray6786 4 жыл бұрын

HELLO SHAWN. REALLY ENJOYED THIS. QUESTION? WHAT IS "SHRINK WRAP" I COULD SEE IT BUT IT IS NOT FAMILIAR TO ME. ONCE AGAIN THANKS AND BEST WISHES FROM CANADA!

@RFDHobby 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Thomas, oh that stuff is used for electronics mostly, heated up it shrinks to encase soldered wires. I found a cheap bag of short bits of it at the local electronics store. It's kind of like a rubber, or plastic I think, and comes in different sizes. Hope this helps.

@thomasmurray6786 4 жыл бұрын

@@RFDHobby THANKS AGAIN SHAWN. I WILL CONTACT YOU BY EMAIL TOMORROW AS I HAVE A MIGRAINE WHICH I GET FROM FROM MY ACCIDENT. THANKS FOR THE REPLY. THOMAS

@RFDHobby 4 жыл бұрын

@@thomasmurray6786 no problem at all. Anytime. Take care and I hope you beat that migraine soon.

@Shenanigans3D 2 жыл бұрын

Well heck.. I have one of those zappers just sitting unused in my shop.

@RFDHobby 2 жыл бұрын

It's a really quick conversion to do, and very little materials required. Although I have to say I'm pretty sure it's a little less 'safe' than the commercial version haha. Nothing serious, but I can say with certainty that this thing will wake you up in the morning if (when) you end up zapping yourself by accident... :) Thanks for watching.

@Shenanigans3D 2 жыл бұрын

@@RFDHobby safe! Ha! I cut my river out with a bare solid copper wire shaped as a wide U screwed to a piece of wood then had my wife hold the wite ends on a car battery. First and probably the lasttime she will help me on my layout🤣

@Filiplego1 2 жыл бұрын

What did you do with the red wire? Where does it go?

@RFDHobby 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mate. The red wire is attached to the basket directly to the mesh.

@Filiplego1 2 жыл бұрын

@@RFDHobby Cool, thanks. So there's no melting the wires to be "glued" with mesh or something like that, all other tutorials do that and I really don't want to and don't know how to melt wires. Your tutorial is the easiest!

@RFDHobby 2 жыл бұрын

@@Filiplego1 no problem. It's best to solder the wires on there if you can, but you really don't have too. So long as you get a good connection with the red wire to the mesh (on the edge of the mesh somewhere), you could probably secure it with a drop of hot glue or something and it will still work. Let me know how you go and if I can help further mate.