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Old 11-07-2009, 04:48 PM
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Looking good

Which direction are you running it? Clockwise or anti?
anti or counterclockwise, actually... i mean, if you're starting at the front straight. here's a better pic:

http://home.comcast.net/~rwurtz/images/layoutpan.jpg

the front straight goes from left to right.

(unless I'm using my Marx cars )

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Old 11-07-2009, 05:33 PM
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You are correct with the misting the water/glue mixture down. The way I did it was mist the ground cover that's stuck with the paint, than re-sprinkle with another layer of "grass". Re-mist the new layer of glue and let it dry. Once it's dry, it will feel kinda like velour, but the ground cover will stay put. You really need a bottle that mists though. Too much spray pressure will blow the "grass" around.

There's plenty of trees on the bay. The bulk purchases work out the cheapest. I didn't have much luck with the Woodland Scenic kits. But I probably didn't use the correct glue, and the kit was older and the clump foliage was one big clump. The "we honest" trees are kinda scrawny and on the short side, and your purchase may eventually lead to..ahem... enlargement spam in your inbox, as they have sold my email add'y to a few Chinese Phamaceutical companies.. Check out trees at your local HS first, and compare prices and products on the bay. Then determine which is more cost effective. You'll find what you're looking for!!

The track looks great Rick, and it'll be fun to follow along as it progresses..
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rick,

That is looking good man! This thread is realy a big help on getting ideas for how to do landscape stuff.

I ordered 80 Palm Trees for Las Zillas Speedway. I think they are coming from Hong Kong. That one seller who sells lots of people for little.

Bob...I will be needing some tumble weeds soon...zilla
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Old 11-08-2009, 06:49 PM
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rick,

That is looking good man! This thread is realy a big help on getting ideas for how to do landscape stuff.

I ordered 80 Palm Trees for Las Zillas Speedway. I think they are coming from Hong Kong. That one seller who sells lots of people for little.

Bob...I will be needing some tumble weeds soon...zilla
you mean this guy?

http://cgi.ebay.com/100-x-Figures-Cr...item19b7a58290

i keep looking at these (he has 2 different sets) and i'm so tempted... but i don't know if i like the generic poses...

or are you talking about another seller?

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you mean this guy?

http://cgi.ebay.com/100-x-Figures-Cr...item19b7a58290

i keep looking at these (he has 2 different sets) and i'm so tempted... but i don't know if i like the generic poses...

or are you talking about another seller?

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rick,

Nope not that seller but, this seller...I got 80 trees with 2 Auctions for $39.00 (discounted combined shipping is included in this price) which sets me at about 50 cents a tree. Works for me.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Didn't order any of his people as they are kinda to generic for my taste also. Maybe down the road when I just want mass people???

I think with a little dry brush painting these Palm Trees may just look pretty real...I hope anyways.

Bob...I use alot of HorrorClix and HeroClix for my people right now...zilla
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Old 11-16-2009, 11:18 PM
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rick,

Nope not that seller but, this seller...I got 80 trees with 2 Auctions for $39.00 (discounted combined shipping is included in this price) which sets me at about 50 cents a tree. Works for me.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260501181544&ssPageNam e=STRK:MEWNX:IT

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WOW! I only just now got around to checking out this seller's stuff. he has a TON of interesting little goodies at what seems like reasonable prices (though i can't exactly figure out his shipping prices...) Too bad he doesn't throw together a mixed bag type assortment of 100 trees of all different types... I might just buy a bunch of his trees anyway, in a few different styles. And his figures look better than the other ones I was looking at (the 1:87 ones, anyway...)

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