WS Trees Part 2

[kingsmt]

This is the first batch of improved Woodlands Scenics plastic tree armatures.
The method used in making these is listed in part one.

I varied the washes a bit to give different shades to the various trunks. No two trees are exactly the same color in nature. I thinned the basic black wash with water for lighter tones and used full strength for a darker bark look.

 The next dozen are drying.

[kingsmt]

I put some green on the branches of the Woodlands Scenics tree armatures that I coated in my modelling paste mixture. I used pieces of seafoam flocked with some Noch leaves to attach to the tree trunk.







These last two photos show some Birch trees I am making. They are simple twisted wire armatures, covered in the paste. The bare tree was painted white.
I'll tone down the white with a thin brown wash and then put in dark speckles with a fine point magic marker. After that, I'll add some branches with leaves. You can see the finished product right next to the bare tree.

[von Lucky]

As someone taking part in the Build Something Contest I'm seeing if I can emulate this, at least a little.

Thanks for sharing - love the depth they have.