Hello,
Let's talk about grass.
If you look around you, you will notive grass is everywhere. Grass can be used for various things: to base some wargaming figures, to create a golf course, to make a field, for a swamp or even to "bed" a building into the ground.
Peco released a few months ago a set of static grass as well as the applicator. As you probably know, static grass is made of nylon. The applicator creates an electrical charge making the fibres stand up when applied to the layout. The result is very realistic grass. Grasses are available in several lengths: 2mm, 4mm and 6mm as well as numerous shades ranging from hay to spring grass to pasture green to dead grass. The applicator is very easy and safe to use as well as being affordable.
For large layouts we still recommend the Grass Master from Noch as it is more powerful however the Peco applicator will be enough for most needs. Obviously this is suitable for any scale, simply choose the grass size relevant to your needs.
Please note if you require taller grass, we have in stock Noch's 12mm grass. Simply click this link to see their range.
To help you understand how tall each grass is, here is a small chart:
| Grass size |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2mm | 4mm | 6mm | 12mm | |
| N gauge (1/148) |
300mm | 600mm |
900mm | 1800mm |
| HO gauge (1/87) |
174mm | 348mm | 522mm | 1044mm |
| OO gauge (1/76) |
152mm | 304mm | 456mm | 912mm |
| 28mm (1/56) |
112mm | 224mm | 336mm |
672mm |
| O gauge (1/43) |
86mm | 172mm | 258mm | 516mm |
And now for a few pictures:
At the same time as the static grass, Peco also released a range of tufts. They are self-adhesive and will help create a realistic effect, while "planting" a building on
your layout or even on a derelict railway line to represent some growth
between sleepers. The flowers will be at home in the middle of fields
or in any back garden. The tufts can also be used in the middle of
fields to represent irregular growth.
Finally, just a quick reminder gift vouchers are available all year round.
If you are looking for a present for someone or a beloved one does not know
what to give you for your birthday, gift vouchers are the answer. Simply
contact us for details.
Send us an email or give us a call to check availability or to reserve anything, whatever scale you model in. As usual, if we do not have in stock what you are looking for, we will order it for you and you will get it fast (usually within a week if the manufacturer has it in stock). We place weekly orders with most suppliers.
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Upstairs Downstairs is open Tuesday to Saturday 10am till 4.30pm and Sunday 1pm till 4pm. We are closed only on Monday.
Carole & Max
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Upstairs Downstairs
3 Pier Street
Sandown, PO36 8JR
Isle of Wight
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