#modeltree

[ilfirinart]

Conifer Trees & Hedges – WIP 2/3

The second stage of my terrain-building project is done! Time to share some behind-the-scenes notes from the workbench.

This week I focused on building the main structure for both conifer trees and hedges. I ended up with 16 trees in total, varying in height from 4 to 7 inches, and 18 hedge sections in different lengths (including 4 pieces at 4", 8 at 3", and 6 at 2") – that gives me around 52 inches of hedges altogether, which should be plenty for some home skirmishes!

For the trees, I used coconut fibre mats to create natural-looking branches. The fibres were glued onto the trunks with PVA glue, and then reinforced with a generous layer of hairspray for extra stiffness. After that, everything was sprayed brown to introduce some tonal variation that will still show through the foliage later on.

This stage went surprisingly smoothly – no major setbacks or crafting accidents, which feels a bit suspicious... I wonder what’s going to go wrong when I start adding all the greenery? I already sense that Merry and Pippin are planning some mischiefs.

Next step: basing and foliage – the most exciting (and chaotic) part!

[artizants-blog]

Local area development plan at mulluvila, kollam by @anukirans, @kezia_jacob_ @abhiramisuresh2812 @revathynair96 1:100 scale architectural model. #artizantsmodel . . . . #miniature #minimalist #archimodel #handmade #crafts #artizants #modelmaking #modeltree #appartment #building #glasses #archireporter #archdaily #architecture_is_priceless #architects_need (at Kollam) https://www.instagram.com/p/BhI_kd4h92w/?igshid=1ajslbenaoq9d

[cainesarmoury]

Fresh batch of trees! Another scene for the Jurassic Park Diorama set. A few touchups left and they're ready to set. #diorama #jurassicpark #scenery #modeltrees #miniatures https://www.instagram.com/p/BxyFZFMD2ki/?igshid=1mu4w1n601ql

[abscnth]

Full forest tree terrain set for my Dungeons and Dragons game table is now complete. It’s almost as if Fangorn Forest came to my door 😂. The build was much fun and I can see these playing a role often in my tabletop games 👍 I hope you enjoy the video and I would love to know your thoughts on the story short 😂. #terrainbuilding #tabletopterrain #modeltrees #modeltreemaking #miniatureterrain #terrain #tabletopgames #dndterrainbuilding #terraincrafting #fangornforest #fangorn #lotrterrain #abscnth (at Stourbridge) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEoYYb-DS03/?igshid=1j2e42i0uidv

[mwarnerphotography]

Model tree. I am working on my first diorama and this is the first model tree I have made. I used floral wire, sponge (shredded in blender), and some paint. #diorama #modelrailroad #modeltrains #tabletoprpg #wargameterrain #modeltrees https://www.instagram.com/p/B5tyvjxFoMz/?igshid=g5c7ze7k6um4

[crazywolf828]

yang would wear this lmao https://twitter.com/modeltrees/status/1532080341682364417?t=89C7KcoR7xnV4KOcdWGfvw&s=19

Yang: hang on Blake theres a loose nail holding up the picture above the bed

[5am-studios]

Happy Earth Day! We love making lots of trees for our animations. We still have quite some for you to see this year. Keep a close eye here. . . . . . #earth #earthday #modeltrees #modelmaking #stopmotion #animation #scalemodel #tinytrees #bonsai #handmade #wip #moretocome (at 5 A.M. Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwksfFSFUjf/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ysb9jjugu1k7

[lotusvietnam-blog]

I just made 2 sale. Very humbled and grateful for the support! https://etsy.me/2CaC0EC . . . #etsy #handmade #vintage #etsyfinds #etsygifts #Model3 #lacquer #miniatures #miniature #miniaturepainting #giftsyoucantbuy #giftsforher #giftforhim #jewelrybox #uniquegifts #unique #TRAIN #trains #modeltrain #modelboat #modeltree #woodmodel #hotrain #otrain #hoslace #oslace #homodel #omodel #miniaturetree #woodboot https://www.instagram.com/p/BrfWNuFHieN/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=i57wijh8i34z

[ilfirinart]

Things aren’t always what they seem...

This little forest might not be as real as it looks at first glance ;)

I recently finished half of my conifer trees (you might remember them from WIP no. 3), and decided to try something a bit different: I took them outdoors and tried blending them into a real-life background to see how convincing the illusion could get.

The idea was simple – create a seamless transition between model and reality. The execution… good, but not so much? 😉

It took me a few hours of tweaking, adjusting and re-setting the scene. Natural light was both a gift and a curse – it kept changing, sometimes giving me that perfect cinematic softness, and sometimes blowing everything out or casting weird shadows. Every time the light shifted, I had to move something again. And again. And again.

Another challenge: finding that elusive sweet spot with the focus. I really wanted the miniature trees in the foreground to blend into the scenery without looking too sharp or too separate. Still figuring that one out, to be honest – any tips from fellow creators or photographers are welcome!

The final reel is a short moment of calm, but behind it there were hours of testing, playing and trying. And honestly? I loved it.

There's a lot to improve, but as a first try at mixing miniature terrain with the real world, I'm pretty happy with how it turned out.

Let me know if the illusion worked on you – even for a second 😉

[abscnth]

Forest game terrain set is underway... These are real fun to make, and cheap 😂 #terrainbuilding #tabletopterrain #modeltrees #modeltreemaking #miniatureterrain #terrain #tabletopgames #dndterrainbuilding #terraincrafting (at Stourbridge) https://www.instagram.com/p/CC-mlh8Dx2w/?igshid=1fvnph9uh0oqd