Well, grass actually. Recent refurbishment of New Mills has included some scenic treatment. Areas of trackside vegetation particularly along the front were looking a little tired especially where younger exhibition visitors cling to the layout to avoid tumbling from their barrier perch or more senior enthusiasts require that additional support in later years. Our grass embankments and cuttings were originally created with a scenic fibre trading as Turftex which offered a very natural hue, in some contrast to the rather vivid green scatter of that time. It was simply pasted onto our emulsion covered glass fibre superstructure. However we have been experimenting with static grass on Bron Hebog so decided to address the balder patches on New Mills in a similar fashion.
First apply the sticky bit, in our case Grass Masters flock cement, working it into the areas to be treated.
Now comes the magic! At great expense we created our own static grass applicator. While working in Islington I popped along to Chapel Market and purchased a fly zapper for £2.10 (with batteries) and a tea strainer for £1. Surplus wire and a spare crocodile clip completed the components which Himself quickly assembled, all for under £4! Thanks are due to the Dublo 0 Gauge Association for the original idea. We use MiniNatur fibres which are available from International Models in various lengths and colours although we favour the autumn shades rather than brighter summer greens.
Don't forget to earth the applicator and discharge the current after each application!
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