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Regular poster 114 posts hoffertg Regular poster 114 posts
hoffertg

I am in the process of making trees for my layout. I am using Woodland Scenics metal tree armatures and Woodland Scenics clump foliage material. First I applied Hob-e-tac glue to the tree armatures and let it dry until it turns clear as recommended, then I apply the clump foliage material making sure that it adheres to the glue. The trouble that I am having is that the foliage material begins falling off in small pieces after a few days as if the tree was losing its foliage in the fall time. My question is, has anyone experienced a similar situation, and if so what the remedy was?

Also, I have read about the Super Trees from Scenic Express. If one had to choose between the two methods, which would be your choice?

Thanks.
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Alco_nut Regular poster 401 posts
Alco_nut

Hair spray

I had this issue when I made trees of all types. Once the foliage glue was dry, I used a liquid hair spray in a pump bottle on them, this has work very good. After a few years some of the foliage started to fall off but most of it has stayed on.

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ctxmf74 Super User 15,959 posts
ctxmf74

the remedy?

go with the flow. Spray the leaves yellow or red and leave them on the ground . Your layout is trying to tell you it wants to live in the fall. :> ) .....DaveB

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Boudreaux Regular poster 319 posts
Boudreaux

new dog, old tricks

Hoffertg,

I have been in and out of this hobby since my father built one of those (Window Screens and Sawdust) layouts.

With every passing year i find or come across some Really Great products or such in info. tutorials.

But I have learned that some times having only a coin and a button in my pocket,  makes it easyer for me to research a more proven system or product.

Since the days of the Bee Hive I have most often trusted    Aqua Net.

Boudreaux,  B.C.E.

It works well with Halloween hair do's too!
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engineer Frequent poster 711 posts
engineer

Glue

In these situations I'm using diluted white glue spraying all over the tree - a lot! This will take a few days to dry and it will dry transparent. I'm happy with it.

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eastwind Super User 3,619 posts
eastwind

Are you regularly watering

Are you regularly watering your trees?

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