Comments on: Making Flowers For Model Railroad Scenery

By: Robert Anderson

Robert Anderson — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 23:31:07 +0000

Since first posting her question Carlotte has found a solution.

"I've figured out a great method. I put 1/2 cup of very finely chopped foam rubber (liquidized and sieved) in a big plastic bag and spray paint it then rub the paint in using the paint on the bag, but one has to be quick because it dries fairly quickly. Some are yellow, others red, pink or blue; it worked beautifully and I now have a great collection of flowers."

By: Geof

Geof — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 13:11:06 +0000

I should add to my previous comment that the technique I suggested would be to simulate flowers growing in an open field such as dandilions or on flowering fruit tress. For flower box or cultivated arrangements, foam is probably the best way to go regardless of your scale.

By: Geof

Geof — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 16:51:39 +0000

Charlotte,

Since you don't mention the scale your are, I'll offer several 'scale' suggestions.

The ground foam method is fine for S gauge and up.

For N & HO scale, I have used dry powders such as white and colored chalks. You can use a fingernail file or sandpaper and gently drag the chalk over it which will give you a fine dust. The coarseness of the file or sandpaper will determine how coarse the chalk dust will be (to a certain degree). Practice on a piece of paper towel to get the feel, size and distribution you like and then attack your layout.

Hope this helps,

Geof from the US