Andy's Tamiya 1/48 SdKfz 232

[minitnkr]

Excellent tree Andy. Compo much improved. I use the diluted PVA for all my gardening. I dip the armature (I use dried Sedum) area that will carry the 'leaves' in 50/50 PVA/wet water mix, let it drain upside down for a bit, then dip it in a mix of ground foam of different shades of green & varying sizes, let it dry upside down for a bit, then stick it in a foam block & lightly dust the top w/lighter green flock, then mist it with a 90% 50/50 PVA & 10% alcohol mix from a foot or better like rain. This works for my scale trees up to about a foot tall. Bigger than that prolly needs a different method. Just a thought at first cuppa. PaulE

[Guest]

Thanks Paul, another method for me to try out.

I'd wondered about adding alcohol to the dilute PVA as a one step product but wasn't sure how it would react. Good to hear it works.

[minitnkr]

The two step method (eyedropper alky, then diluted PVA) is better for rocks/rip-rap/ballast/gravel as it eliminates bubbles & improves saturation. PaulE

[Steve Jones]

That's a wonderful little dio Andy. I am so glad you were able to embrace all the advice you received. It's a real gem. Well done mate

[Guest]

Thanks Steve, those little touches like the ruts and placing the vehicle better have made all the difference I think. As always I appreciate all the pointers and advice.