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What are my curved platform options in model railways?
Posted in: Model Railway
11th April 2022
A good many real-life platforms have some sort of curve incorporated into them to accommodate either the topography...
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Should I use a palette for painting?
Posted in: Painting
3rd June 2019
If you are using small pots of game paint, it is fine to give it a good stir and use straight from the pot. However...
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Are building smoke generators different to locomotive ones?
Posted in: Kit building, Scenery
11th January 2021
Building smoke generators are different from locomotive ones in two main areas, size and voltage.Smoke generators...
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How can I create realistic corrugated roofs for buildings?
Posted in: Kit building
21st November 2022
A number of model manufacturers produce materials to help modellers scratch-build scene elements to add further...
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What does "analogue compatible" means for a DCC decoder?
Posted in: Power and control
5th September 2019
"Analogue compatible" means the decoder is able to run on a traditional analogue layout that is not DCC. This is...
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What is static grass?

Static grass is a scatter made of nylon fibres, that can be made to stand on end giving the appearance of real grass.

Static grass is best applied using a static grass applicator.

By filling the applicator with grass fibres, they are electrostatically charged as they leave the applicator, which make them stand up in pre-applied glue.

The fact they stand up give the appearance of real grass.

Static grass comes in sizes from 0.5mm up to 12mm.

Posted in: Scenery

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