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This is the second part to my hedge building project - if you want to read the disastrous part 1 go here
http://shedwars.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/frustration-with-28mm-hedges.html
If you following this story welcome....
Well after my disastrous attempts at fixing the clump foliage using PVA glue as reported in the last post I finally found a way to fix the hedges.
This is the second part to my hedge building project - if you want to read the disastrous part 1 go here
http://shedwars.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/frustration-with-28mm-hedges.html
If you following this story welcome....
Well after my disastrous attempts at fixing the clump foliage using PVA glue as reported in the last post I finally found a way to fix the hedges.
A quick trip to B&Q (large DIY chain) revealed all sorts of wonderful glues, wanting to make sure that the product dried clear I picked up this product.
Its called Glue & Fix and is manufactured by Bostik
Its called Glue & Fix and is manufactured by Bostik
It flows from the tube like a liquid toothpaste and certainly does the job. Not only has it fixed the clumps to the battens is seems to be holding the firm. I would recommend however that this is done outside as the product somewhat stinks.
So in the space of about an hour nearly four metres of hedges were finished. I still sprayed scenic cement over the top to be sure.
The edges were then dry brushed browns to finish them off.
Close up |
28mm figure behind for scale |
A clue to my next project ? (maybe) |
Up next are the corners and t junctions required. These have been finished in exactly the same way.
Finally I’ll be making some gate sections
Until next time
A happy Eric
A happy Eric
I had the same frustration trying to make pine trees. I ended up flinging what I had done away and brought tree armatures. No pines in my forest now :)
ReplyDeleteThey look really good - glad to see your frustrations are over!
ReplyDeleteI read this blog with interest as I've yet to embark on my own hedge making saga. I have the scouring pads in a bag but haven't got them out yet...
These are absolutelty lovely! I'll try to reproduce this at home.
ReplyDeleteGreat hedges
ReplyDeleteI had similar problems and also used the Bostik glue - its a good all round glue with good sticking power - unfortunately not good to use it with foamboard
-- Allan
I am currently looking at this issue myself. I'm going with the same glue, hopefully works well with 15mm hedges!
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