Refreshing my static grass flocking technique!

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As part of getting ready to tackle a project, I thought it'd be a good idea to refresh my static grass techniques, and so I thought I'd take you all along with me. In this video, we cover materials, glues, applicator types, and how to flock a piece with a static grass applicator. Hope you find the ride along helpful folks!
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@jasonOfTheHills 9 күн бұрын

@14:28 I am now convinced there is no way I am going to walk away from this next project without getting electrocuted. Thanks for a great video!

@chrispools 2 жыл бұрын

"that's a kilo of grass" Mel, what am I watching here 😂

@TheTerrainTutor Жыл бұрын

Ssssh

@jasonOfTheHills 9 күн бұрын

Exactly what I was thinking. In addition to lamenting the problem of everyone getting their grass from the same supplier.

@tempusavatar 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. A quick addition: Luke APS did a good trick where after applying the grass, he pinched the wet grass & glue all over to make rough patches, and then applied more to fill in the empty spots. Made for a rough natural undulation.

@pezpengy9308 Жыл бұрын

i just flocked my first piece a few days ago. glad im not the only one going, "ouch!" every now and again. great video!

@euansmith3699 2 жыл бұрын

Flockin' heck, Mel, that's a great tip about the wholesaler. I like the way that the static charge makes Mel's hair stand on end.

@TheTerrainTutor 2 жыл бұрын

In Arduis Fidelis

@dougsundseth6904 2 жыл бұрын

It's amazing how much you can tell about where a modeler lives just by how he does his grasses. I live in a near desert (high plains of Colorado), so I nearly always start with burnt, yellow, winter, or dry grasses, because that's what I see when I go for a walk. You go straight for highly saturated colors, because "lawn irrigation" is a largely foreign concept. ("You want to put _more_ water on your grass?!") Years ago, an acquaintance bought some terrain pieces intended for an Old West game from a terrain maker in the UK. The foliage on the pieces was almost neon green. Which looks like nothing in the US or Canadian West outside of the Oregon/Washington/BC coasts, but I'm sure it looked just right to the maker.

@wodan657 2 жыл бұрын

His terrain doesn’t reflect the outside condition atm. Its mostly dry and dead due to high temperatures.

@TheTerrainTutor Жыл бұрын

I grew up in wales :-D

@dave_s_vids Жыл бұрын

You don't need to irrigate your lawn when it rains so bloody often :D

@colinmorrison5119 25 күн бұрын

It reminds me when relatives came from California to finally see the land of their ancestors (Ireland). They couldn't believe how green everywhere was. "There's a reason for that..." I explained. Our summers have since got wetter! During a stint in Ethiopia, while explaining we didn't have a rainy season (or did, it was all year), they asked what the difference between summer and winter was. "In summer, the rain is warmer."

@wayneclayton5426 2 жыл бұрын

I haven't got a static grass app, but I do have a camera air blower. They usually come with brush attachment which is made of nylon. The air passing over them charges them so they attract dust particles. Therefore puffing air over you little static grass bases , makes the grass stand up...well the grass which isn't blown all over the room. But it actually works.

@pingASS_ 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of your best vids! So educational and you show everything in great detail. Anyone could follow your tutorial!

@zug1974 2 жыл бұрын

"Here's a kilo of regular grass I got from the distributor, and here's a quarter kilo of winter mix..." (* Cut scene of Mel's studio neighbor staring incredulously at the wall, followed by two bobbies knocking on the studio door *)

@TheTerrainTutor 2 жыл бұрын

lmao

@meiken417 2 жыл бұрын

I'd love half a kilo of wintergrass , not sure about the dry grass though

@stefanzantes8818 Жыл бұрын

Great video with so many important information! And regarding the white gras...Well I'm nearly sure the German toll performed a d.rug screen test on my white Apple Blossom leaves from Japan 🤣😂

@The_Modeling_Underdog 2 жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure to watch you work, Mel. Simple, to the point, effective. Cheers.

@duckster313 Жыл бұрын

Using the thin plastic label from soft drink bottles works very well for making tufts. I lay a sheet across my flock box and put small magnets in the corners to hold it flat and smooth.

@garnermcculloch2778 2 жыл бұрын

I have a static king applicator, and the only way I could get it to work properly was to actually buy the 12 V adapter plug. AA batteries just did not provide enough juice even when they were new. Cheers!

@Swanston33 2 жыл бұрын

Cracking video Mel exactly what I needed. Planning a diorama with lots and grass and fields in 1/72 scale. Take care from Devon

@SomeDudeOnYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Flock, this is going back! Also I really like how you can you "flock" as a replacement word. For flocks sake, I am brilliant! Nice to see you back Mel. :)

@VidovicArts 2 жыл бұрын

Static grass always makes my hair stand on end. Love to see you back in the studio!

@FernandoRavagliaconsultora Жыл бұрын

You are very generous with your knowledge and expertise, it´s always a pleasure to look at your videos. Thanks a lot from Buenos Aires, Argentina.

@kallisto9166 2 жыл бұрын

I love info-dense videos like this. So many good tips. Thanks Mel!

@christopherdeane2606 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! Harked back to the great videos of the past. Keep it up Mel! Great to see you back in the saddle!

@beckyforbis4858 8 ай бұрын

Wow!!! This is so helpful, I ordered one of those boxes when I saw your video. I had no idea that it can be used as another static grass applicator. I’m so happy, thank you!!! Mel you are the best teacher.

@HacksawsHobbyBunker 2 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial, as usual. Your enthusiasm is even better. Cheers!

@craken1811 Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial Mel, keep em coming!

@rich_john 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see you back doing what you do best....inspiring us, and showing us how to get good results in a really easy to follow video.👍

@donwilliams1193 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mel. Sure is good to see you.

@KevinoftheCosmos 9 ай бұрын

Thank ya much for the info. I can't believe how perfectly that works, and it looks amazing.

@itsio7188 Жыл бұрын

I'm very happy you are recapping on your video's. I found myself watching every one of your videos that pop up. I will be supporting on patreon

@TheTerrainTutor Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@tamsinp7711 2 жыл бұрын

Good refresher tutorial, Mel! :)

@steveinheathfield 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that, it was really useful as I'm about the flock for the first time shortly

@whotookmydice 2 жыл бұрын

Great to flock being used again. Great video!

@Schalazarro 2 жыл бұрын

Good you are back to series.

@tabletop.will.phillips Жыл бұрын

This was a helpful run-through, Mel. Thank you! I'm just starting with static grass and don't want to make the investment into an electrified applicator just yet. Am finding that for the small pieces I'm working with that holding them upside down by the base and tapping gets a fair number of the nylon fibers to stand up. Working for where I'm at as a beginner!

@leonardd.hilleyii7554 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information! I enjoy your videos!

@robertcoble1445 2 жыл бұрын

That was awesome Mel, cheers mate

@TalkingGIJoe 23 күн бұрын

I am a GiJoe (Action Man) head reflocker in the US... I buy from the same vendor, Campbell-Coutts. They have the best selection of size and colors. I deal with mostly single color 100 gram bags but occasionally will get the 1 kilo bags. The shipping is outrageous to the US but you simply cannot get these materials here.

@itsio7188 Жыл бұрын

It...looks...amazing!

@clayjee 2 жыл бұрын

Flock on Mel! I'm having flashbacks of doing 400 minis in a hotel bathroom the night before The Great Game in Glasgow. Talk about getting odd looks... :D

@TheTerrainTutor 2 жыл бұрын

that sounds crazy mate

@oleww50 Жыл бұрын

Wow what an amazing video full of so much info! 👌 love it thanks 🙏 😊

@mooglesmodelrailways 2 жыл бұрын

I've not done much work with static grass. I too couldn't get 10mm fibres to work very well. But for N scale model railways I've found 1mm and 2mm is mainly whats needed. 4mm does have some uses where you want reeds or tall grass/plants. Nice informative video Mel. Hers looking at seeing more like it

@andyshaw5378 Жыл бұрын

What a cracking video mate.

@twoaf3261 Жыл бұрын

Carpet tackifier glue, thank you so much Mel. I have been trying to find out what glue to use for a long time for tuffs.

@orenmontgomery8250 2 жыл бұрын

I really need to try some static grass. It really takes the illusion to a higher level.

@nicolatarantino2877 8 ай бұрын

Complimenti, ti ringrazio infinitamente per lo splendido tutorial! Con le tue spiegazioni mi hai aperto un mondo! Anche se sono un principiante per queste tecniche, seguirò i tuoi consigli e sicuramente farò meno errori. GRAZIE 😉

@jspacco 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing, I just bought an applicator

@HomesteadDork 2 жыл бұрын

This was a great video, I learned a lot!

@karenmusa3052 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much..we never stop learning do we and as u said its always cool to go back and freshen up the brain cells again. Thanku for sharing 😊😉 Ps went into a local hobby shop and had a mild heart infarction hahaha wtf!! How much?? No no no back to the blender 🤣

@designutensil Жыл бұрын

What a fantastic video, thank you for walking us through that! Unfortunately, it seems these Flockboxes are absolutely nowhere to be found on the internet, and the seller has stopped making them. Can anyone point me to a quality powered flocking box such as this with the two leads that allow you to work on the box itself, or on the terrain? Only ones I can find on the internet currently: 1. The WWS one powered by a 9V battery and with only one lead 2. The GreenStuffWorld Flock Applicator Box, again limited in features and battery powered 3. The Evemodel Flocking Box which does seem to have all the features of the Flockbox shown in this video, but with unknown provenance and no reviews. Many thanks in advance if you can help me find an OG FlockBox or solid substitute! This video was so inspiring and I feel excited to dive into my next project.

@malteeigen8949 7 ай бұрын

I also would like to know a good product. Have you already found one?

@tonyromano6220 11 ай бұрын

I have a defibrillator! Thanks for the tip.

@jemlittle1787 Жыл бұрын

we need more people like you making making easy ;p thanks for sharing

@carishields7834 6 ай бұрын

Fantastic thank you

@deathmagnetic300 2 жыл бұрын

You flocking hero you!

@GryphonArmorer Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing the supplier. With only solid colors works great because I like to mix them myself. I’m currently working on a flock applicator design. Some features like battery op or corded to the outlet/mains, pretty standard for higher end models, but it’s bringing some really cool features that are yet non-existent in the market. Had some medical issues that stalled it, but I’m getting back to working on it. Just don’t know if I’m going to keep it “in-house” or sell manufacturing rights or outright.

@TheTerrainTutor Жыл бұрын

Good luck with it mate

@robandrosehobden3344 2 жыл бұрын

brilliant job now once you dunit do you use a spray to keep it on as I am a new at this cheers 🤠🤠👍👍

@edwardstone9963 Жыл бұрын

I've looked everywhere for a link for the grass, in typing in the website, all I can fing is small pack. Thanks in advance. Awesome video 👍

@TheTerrainTutor Жыл бұрын

Contact them mate

@Esteban_MN 2 жыл бұрын

Hello!! I don't know, I get the impression that you have little static grass. If you don't have room to store it or you have a small jar left over, send it to me and I'll make good use of it, as I want to make my first diorama. And to start with a little bit goes a long way!!! Thanks for your tutorials, tips and tricks.

@wyvern43311 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome back to basics Mel. Crack On

@neilbosher4350 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mel for a great video. I am struggling to see if Warpainter are still in business / selling that flockbox? Cheers

@WildfireMagni 2 жыл бұрын

Ah, so that's how it works.

@brummfamily Жыл бұрын

Yeah!😁

@gustavotobon7042 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Can you create these tuffs and use in resin or will cause curing inhibitions. Thank you

@TheTerrainTutor Жыл бұрын

Yes you can!

@justmylife94 6 ай бұрын

Imagine buying a bunch of baggies of static grass and getting pulled over with them and trying to explain that

@MrLlamatastic 2 жыл бұрын

This was really good, thanks Mel! If you're taking requests.....? Would you use an applicator like that for basing miniatures? E.g., you've already got a guy glued to a base and you want to add grass around his feet. I've always just given them a bit of a zhoozh in a tub of grass!

@TheTerrainTutor Жыл бұрын

Yes of course!

@geebards 2 жыл бұрын

Mel, how far away from the static plate can static grassing work? I'd like to be able to apply it directly to figure bases after the figures are fixed (groups of 28mm figures). Is this workable?

@komma8203 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have a link for the Flockbox, i tried to find it online but its not easy to find

@TimBersani 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip on a pacemaker and the applicator. I don't think I've seen anyone mention it before. I've heard that if you don't have an applicator, you can still do the static grass using the static from a balloon. Any truth to that?

@TheTerrainTutor 2 жыл бұрын

The balloon trick is pretty hard to pull off the same effects mate

@arpy1819 Жыл бұрын

Hey Mel, great video as always. Question, I have wired LEDs through my terrain piece and was wondering if that will be an issue when plopping the base on the flock box for grassing? Thanks! BTW, the battery pack for the LEDs are directly on my mdf base 😬

@TheTerrainTutor Жыл бұрын

Obviously disconnect the battery, but first, just put an LED on the flock box and check the static doesn't damage it, it shouldn't but best check on a spare first

@escaperealityhobbies 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mel! What's the best way to seal/strengthen the static grass? Should I use watered-down PVA and spray it or spray is with something like a matt varnish aerosol? - Great video! - Tom

@TheTerrainTutor Жыл бұрын

Seal with thinned PVA mate

@escaperealityhobbies Жыл бұрын

@@TheTerrainTutor Thanks Mel! Hope everyone is happy and healthy on the home front. Your heat wave sucks though.... :(

@spiderdemon666 4 ай бұрын

They stopped manufactering that flockbox 😢 what brand do you use now ?

@ahemka1 Жыл бұрын

Hello Mel ! I have two (three) questions, would you recommend a flock box over a portable applicator ( the stick shaped ones) ? What brands are better ? What's the spelling of site you're speaking of, I'm not a native English speaker so I don't get the name properly 😬 Thanks for all, love the jungle fences you just did, gonna do some in a close future !

@wingwalker007 3 ай бұрын

Hi mate, are these flock boxes still available anywhere. I can only find battery ones

@WeyounLP 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man! I was wondering what are your thoughts on these plastic bottles that are supposed to create static by shaking the grass inside it? I think its called "NOCH grass applicator"

@MikeUSA67 2 жыл бұрын

I have one of those and I didn't get it to work at all - and trust me, I gave it my best 🥵

@julianwarren7770 2 жыл бұрын

How easy is it to play on static grass? As opposed to using it for dioramas.

@allanatwick1606 Жыл бұрын

Anyone know where I can get a flockbox the same as this, I tried the company that was stated but it appears they no longer make them, I've seen the Wws ones but I wanted a mains powered dual purpose one to do tufts and terrain. Any help is greatly appreciated

@carishields7834 6 ай бұрын

Can you re use the excess that you knock off

@dawnlowry3279 8 ай бұрын

how to i get the static grass block please. I would ike to order one?

@itsio7188 5 ай бұрын

So they don't produce this flockbox anymore. I've finally taken the dive and now I'm having a problem finding the right one to buy, like this box. Did this take a 9v battery? Do they all work the same? Or how about this question.. what is the output of this? Because I seen one other person with an upclose of the results and it was perfect for the Basing I plan on doing.

@TheTerrainTutor 4 ай бұрын

Checkout WorldWarScenics mate

@xthinker88 Жыл бұрын

I’m doing my first terrain diorama. Is there some way to do this without buying one of these machines? I can’t believe how much I’ve spent for this small diorama although i will have lots of extra stuff.

@xthinker88 Жыл бұрын

I should have waited. I see the clips on the sieve. What volt battery could i attach the clips to?

@TheTerrainTutor Жыл бұрын

you need something that generates a negative ion field mate, you cant just attach a battery

@xthinker88 Жыл бұрын

@@TheTerrainTutor when you attached the clip directly to the colander aren’t you just creating an electrical circuit with the colander? What are these ions of which you speak and how did they get through the wire?

@raypizer8037 9 ай бұрын

One thing I can never get my head round is that Static Grass seems to be available from 2mm to 6mm, but in N Scale 6mm is 3 foot tall,nearly a meter, not very realistic!!!