Category Description: Model railroad scenery as it relates to trees.
A Quick and Easy Way of Mass-producing Coniferous Trees
Railroad Model Craftsman 1980-12 pg. 87 Scale: (none) Author: Bob Tyson
The author shows in step-by-step photos how he constructs coniferous trees using trunks from stripwood, and foliage materials from Woodland Scenics.
A Reprise for Weeds
Railroad Model Craftsman 1991-06 pg. 69 Scale: Author: Bill Henderson
The author stumbled on some fiber intended for use in aquarium filters, and discovered a great way to model light, airy brushes.
Acres in Inches
Railroad Model Craftsman 2008-11 pg. 81 Scale: Author: Bill Gill
Using a thin piece of styrofoam, this article describes how to model what appears to be a deep, dark forest in just around an inch of depth. From the photos it looks to be very effective.
Add a Cornfield to Your Layout
Model Railroader 2006-09 pg. 40 Scale: HO Author: Cody Grivno
The author shows how he made a convincing cornfield from a Busch kit.
Aspens
N-Scale 2003-07/08 pg. 20 Scale: N Author: Kenneth L. Harstine
Using insulated wire to simulate the Aspen tree trunk.
Autumn Treetops
Model Railroader 2002-08 pg. 72 Scale: O Author: James EuDaly
How to make trees with a focus on the Fall season.
Building Forests on the M&K Division
Model Railroader 1990-06 pg. 74 Scale: HO Author: Don Cassler
The author describes how to mimic forest-covered mountains using lichen held in place by toothpicks. It is more of an overall effect rather than a foreground solution.
Conifers for All Occasions
Model Railroader 2006-02 pg. 42 Scale: (none) Author: David Popp
The author shows how he builds conifer trees.
Dyeing Sawdust
Railroad Model Craftsman 1973-09 pg. 48 Scale: (none) Author: Dave Frary & Bob Hayden
The article describes how to take plain sawdust (a popular old method of creating cheap ground cover) and coloring it to suit your needs.
Easy Cedars
N-Scale 2000-09/10 pg. 47 Scale: N Author: Paul J. Downs
Using the foxtail grass-like weed to model N-scale cedars.
Easy Trees From Nandina Shrubs
N Scale Railroading 2006-01/02 pg. 29 Scale: (none) Author: Larry Burkholder
The article shows how to make a tree from the branches that hold the berries of this shrub.
Forest Modeling
N-Scale 2000-07/08 pg. 72 Scale: N Author: Don Ledger
Modeling pine tree forests. Detailed instructions, photos, and diagrams for building foreground sisal pine trees.
Making Conifer Trees
NASG Dispatch 2004-02 pg. 26 Scale: Author: Carl Tuveson
Using old Christmas wreaths, the author stripped off their branches, painted them with spray paint, dipped them in white glue mixed with water, and sprinkled ground foam to make realistic looking conifer trees in a matter of minutes per tree.
Making Ponderosa Pines
Railroad Model Craftsman 2006-08 pg. 54 Scale: O Author: Ken Larson
The author starts by growing his own seedlings for one or two seasons. They are baked when harvested, then prepared. The article covers in detail how he decorates the trunk and applies branches and greenery.
Making Realistic Palm Trees
Model Railroader 2002-10 pg. 101 Scale: (none) Author: Alden Armstrong
Research, prototype, and model photos.
Making Winter Trees
Railroad Model Craftsman 2007-12 pg. 72 Scale: (none) Author: Ken Patterson
The author describes how he uses 26-gauge floral wire to build large, realistic trees.
Making Your Own Ground Foam
Railroad Model Craftsman 1979-03 pg. 72 Scale: (none) Author: Paul Caparatta
Using foam rubber, dye, and a wire wheel grinder to make your own ground foam.
Making a Forest With Tree-Like Thingies
N Scale Railroading 2002-11/12 pg. 50 Scale: N Author: Kirk Reddie
Making trees using bamboo sticks and buffing pads.
Model Trackside Brush Realistically
Model Railroader 2010-12 pg. 64 Scale: Author: Ken Patterson
Using Bachmann's wire tree branches, the author shows how he converts them into small trees and bushes, using the standard poly fiber and ground foam approach.
Modeling Foreground Trees
Model Railroader 2005-11 pg. 40 Scale: N Author: David Popp
Creating realistic scale trees using a Super Tree starter kit from Scenic Express. The author describes his step-by-step process to preparing, soaking, painting, and adding foliage to these trees.
Modeling Realistic Pulpwood
NMRA Bulletin 2002-09 pg. 34 Scale: HO Author: Larry Cannon
Prototype and model photos of pulpwood stacks and transportation.
More Scenery Details
N-Scale 2002-07/08 pg. 44 Scale: N Author: John Gerdes
Various topics are covered, including water-worn rock edges, culverts, farm fences, small gates, and tree stumps.
Pine Tree Art
Model Railroader 1988-02 pg. 108 Scale: HO Author: Carl Caiati
Building western-U.S. pine trees from a dowel as the main trunk, and copper wire for the branches.
Realistic Trees Made Easy Part One
N-Scale 2003-03/04 pg. 44 Scale: N Author: Robert L. Hundman
Scale drawings of various trees. Preliminary work includes collecting the "leaves" and covering the armatures. Detailed instructions for Sassafras, Gray Poplar, and Eastern Cottonwood trees.
Sugar Maple Tree
N-Scale 2005-07/08 pg. 42 Scale: (none) Author: John Palecki
Using arcwelding cable to make large Sugar Maple trees, the author describes the fairly standard way of making foreground-quality trees.
The Art of Making Trees
N-Scale 2005-07/08 pg. 25 Scale: (none) Author: Ken Patterson
The author shows how he creates realistic trees using Super Trees material by Scenic Express. They have a nice "airy" quality to them.
The Scenery Clinic Pt VIII
Railroad Model Craftsman 2010-06 pg. 56 Scale: Author: Paul Scoles
In this installment, Paul shows how he makes douglas firs.
The Scenery Clinic Pt. IX
Railroad Model Craftsman 2010-07 pg. 66 Scale: Author: Paul Scoles
How to model deciduous trees.
The Scenery Clinic Pt. XIX
Railroad Model Craftsman 2012-01 pg. 78 Scale: Author: Paul Scoles, Walt Appel
In addition to using cut up leaves for modeling fall leaves, the article also describes how to model patches of snow.
Tips for Making Realistic Scenery
Railroad Model Craftsman 2007-03 pg. 54 Scale: (none) Author: Patricia & Burton Maxwell
The author was not happy with her husband's layout scenery, which got her involved in what it takes to create realistic scenery. This article covers perspective and composition, involving trees, background and foreground forest debris.
Top 10 Evergreen Forest Trees
Garden Railways 2005-12 pg. 43 Scale: Author: Pat Hayward
The author describes ten small trees that can be grown to simulate scale trees for the garden railroad.
Up The Creek - Modeling a Small Creek Part 3
Model Railroad Hobbyist 2010-11/12 pg. 130 Scale: Author: Charlie Comstock
Developing a scene that revolves around a large tree.
Western Sagebrush
Railroad Model Craftsman 2005-11 pg. 84 Scale: (none) Author: Harold Minkwitz
Using fake fur to create sagebrush.
Western Scenery
Model Railroader 2000-04 pg. 106 Scale: (none) Author: Pat Gerstle
This article covers how to build arid-looking scenery.