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What is scatter material?
In modelling, scatter is a general term used to describe any scenic material that is fine enough to be sprinkled onto a diorama.
There are many different kinds of scatter available with a multitude of textures and colours to represent a range of real-life features from grass to coal and virtually everything in between.
Scatter is mainly used to create groundcover such as large grassed areas. But it can also be used to alter the colour and appearance of models that have already been decorated. A good example of this is the use of a burnt grass scatter to tone down bushes or trees that are too vibrant in colour. Other examples include the use of a coarse scatter dusted onto rockfaces to represent weeds and foliage or a seasonal scatter to make a scene portray a particular time of year.
It's not just naturally occurring features that scatter is used for either, roads and pathways can easily be fashioned using a range of scatters representing stone, mud, dirt, gravel or asphalt allowing modellers to create manmade features too.
Scatter is attached by spraying or painting a diorama with a light solution of PVA glue or purpose-made scenic cement. The scatter is then sprinkled onto the glued area and locked in with a final spray of glue on top.
Different types and colours of scatter can be mixed or applied in layers to create different effects. The thickness of the cover applied is also at the discretion of the modeller meaning scatter is generally favoured over rolls or mats for many projects.
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