[Doug]

Thoughts on trees and a method for homemade aspens
March 23, 2005

Robert Hamm discusses what to consider before making trees for your layout and presents some lessons learned working on his HOn3 Iron Gorge & Western RR, including a step-by-step technique for making peppergrass aspens.

"In pursuit of better model trees" was originally featured in The New Scenery Tips & Techniques, a Kalmbach Publishing Co. book.

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Make better trees for your model railroad
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[Doug]

Here is a site that lists British and European trees. Info that is useful for making your own.

 

[CeeDeeI]

A very nice link for it's own sake and a boon for those who want to be a bit more meticulous in their modelling of this needed item.