Just about to model corn fields. So far I have used Woodland scenics for the grass areas amd it looks great. However, do you guys have any other opinions, such as the matt stuff, which I have, but looks too tall? What about making tactor tyre marks around the outside? Thanks in advance Rob
Corn Fields
Nov 11, 2003
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Is there a yellow static grass?
Dont know, but a good idea, thanks
Scale?
For tyre tracks... the tried and true method would be to use a model tractor...
You wouldn't see tyre tracks across cornfields much before the late seventies when intensive spraying against fungal infections became the norm. Possibly a farmer may do some late top dressing of fertiliser, but this would be when the crop was still green. It rather depends on what time of year you intend to portray on your layout.
If using static grass, simply wet the tyres with a mix of PVA and furniture polish. Then paint the tracks with dilute brown water-based paint.
Door mat. Cut up carefully. Need to be selective in the one chosen to be the right length and texture.
Do you want Wheat or Maize? If the latter, then there is a product available.
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Sandy Saunders
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-- If Your specification is vague or imprecise, you'll likely get what you asked for not what you want
Noticing that you also posted this separately to the North American group have you considered what sort of Cornfield you mean.
A Uk Cornfield is a can be very different crop from a North American one. Not sure about Canada but in the US Cornfield usually means Corn on the Cob, not acres of Golden Barley waving in the wind. G.Harman
same as Canada....cornfield=corn-on-the-cob
Thanks, Im modelling British outline, so the corn on the cobb, although interesting, is not what Im after. Thank you all Rob
What time of year? Autumnal, post-harvest, might be rather easier...
Tim
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