Thatch roof synthetic fur question

[Digits]

For those who’ve done it….typically what length nap on the fur do you go for for 28mm scale buildings when doing thatch please?

Do you have any tips for effective use please?

[Codsticker]

I used 1cm for the building below. I think the length is good but I could have done a better job "grooming" it.

[MaleGriffin]

Wow! Your thatch is very realistic! Excellent!

[Digits]

I want to represent layering though….is 1cm long enough to do that?  It does look great though I grant.

[Furt]

Not sure if you only want fur thatch or would consider towel, but here's some images of a tembe with a strips of towel as thatching.

[Digits]

Very effective….not considered towel.

[carlos marighela]

From experience I much prefer towelling. It’s an easier material to work with and IMO looks better as well maintained thatch. If you run out, you can usually find an old donor towel around the house or by making a quick trip to the supermarket.  I keep the teddy bear fur for wilder, unkempt roofing.

[Codsticker]

From experience I much prefer towelling. It’s an easier material to work with and IMO looks better as well maintained thatch.

When I next build a thatch roof this is my plan.

Edit: and much easier to get the layered effect Digits is after.

[Digits]

I may have to try both then it seems!  Thanks.

[Mick_in_Switzerland]

I prefer towel for European thatch as it looks more realistic for well crafted thatch roofs (or rooves).

[modelwarrior]

Scratch built house I built for Elder Scrolls using faux fur for the thatch roof. About 1cm.

[DS615]

I may have to try both then it seems!  Thanks.

I've done both at various times.  I greatly prefer the towel method. It's faster, easier to get the layers, and easier to get it aligned and setup right.
I think the fur is more visually appealing, but the towel looks much more realistic. 
As with all our things, it comes down to what you like better for your own look. (and sometimes, just whatever you happen to have on hand.)

[Gonzo100100]

Mine is done using failed battle mat project. I didn’t like the mat so I began to cut it for other purposes like the thatched roofs. I can’t tell you the length but it’s roughly 1cm. The length is not as important as modelling the fur with the comb. I tried to do compartments using PVA glue and a comb. The top part is done using a twine. The model is obviously unfinished 

[OSHIROmodels]

10mm fur. Lots of glue, patience and combing. not keen on towelling myself.

[Digits]

These all look great!   I think for thatching proper, some of these towelling suggestions are probably the way to go.  Thanks all….some stunning results here!

Because I really wanted to suggest more haphazard grass roofing on my huts, I went with a fleece blanket (with about 15mm pile) in the end and I’m reasonably happy with the result.  Not too bad for my first attempt anyway…lots learnt in doing so.