Scenic Express SuperTrees

Conrail · 09-20-2005, 03:59 PM

These babies are awsome.

With some fine leaf flake I don't think you could get more realistic.

**sumpter250** · 03-31-2008, 02:11 PM

If this product is going to be used on a portable layout/ module, follow the manufacturers recommended procedure of softening the super trees. I would also recommend, that if this product is going to be used for large tree branches, reinforcing the stem with wire, it wouldn't hurt.
This is a beautiful product, but, like all scenic products, requires developing a personal technique for using it, based on where, how, and if it will be moved.

eric halpin · 05-10-2008, 07:54 PM

Fellas,

I recently and briefly saw these trees for the first time. They did look great for sure but how do you straighten the stems? Also what does a package cost give or take? Thanks

Eric

**MasonJar** · 05-15-2008, 09:07 AM

Eric,

I agree that they look like great trees...!

While I have no direct experience with SuperTrees (other than looking at them), a number of articles I have read mention boiling and/or soaking with (or without glycerin) to soften and preserve the stems. To straighten, they are hung upside down with a weight - often a small clamp - to pull them straight.

I believe the price at George's in Toronto (the only place I have seen them in stock) was about $30 for a largish bag.

Andrew

RonP · 05-15-2008, 12:10 PM

wrapping the stem with thin copper wire would hold something straight and easy to hide.

**sumpter250** · 05-15-2008, 03:46 PM

In keeping with the basic purpose of this forum, Product Review, I'm closing this thread. Please feel free to open a new thread in Photography, books, video,scenery..., or general talk, to discuss the various uses of this product. If any who have posted here wish, I can move your posts to the new thread. PM me if you want the posts moved.
Thanks in advance,
Your moderator

09-20-2005, 03:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
Conrail Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 143	Scenic Express SuperTrees These babies are awsome. With some fine leaf flake I don't think you could get more realistic. __________________

03-31-2008, 02:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
sumpter250 multiscale modelbuilder The Gauge Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois Posts: 4,176	If this product is going to be used on a portable layout/ module, follow the manufacturers recommended procedure of softening the super trees. I would also recommend, that if this product is going to be used for large tree branches, reinforcing the stem with wire, it wouldn't hurt. This is a beautiful product, but, like all scenic products, requires developing a personal technique for using it, based on where, how, and if it will be moved. __________________ We learn far more from our mistakes, than we will ever learn from another's "advice". http://www.lcmrr.org http://www.gclaser.com

05-10-2008, 07:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
eric halpin Eric Halpin Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Perth, Ontario Posts: 71	super trees Fellas, I recently and briefly saw these trees for the first time. They did look great for sure but how do you straighten the stems? Also what does a package cost give or take? Thanks Eric

05-15-2008, 09:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
MasonJar It's not rocket surgery The Gauge Moderator Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 6,632	Eric, I agree that they look like great trees...! While I have no direct experience with SuperTrees (other than looking at them), a number of articles I have read mention boiling and/or soaking with (or without glycerin) to soften and preserve the stems. To straighten, they are hung upside down with a weight - often a small clamp - to pull them straight. I believe the price at George's in Toronto (the only place I have seen them in stock) was about $30 for a largish bag. Andrew __________________ Check out The Gauge's Modular Layout Forum Questions? Visit The Academy at The Gauge for all kinds of How-To's Planning a layout? Try the Givens and Druthers form

05-15-2008, 12:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
RonP Member of the WMRC Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Windsor, Ontario. Canada Posts: 597	wrapping the stem with thin copper wire would hold something straight and easy to hide. __________________ Model Railroad, how to E-mag come and visit us @ Scratchbuilders Guild

05-15-2008, 03:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
sumpter250 multiscale modelbuilder The Gauge Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois Posts: 4,176	In keeping with the basic purpose of this forum, Product Review, I'm closing this thread. Please feel free to open a new thread in Photography, books, video,scenery..., or general talk, to discuss the various uses of this product. If any who have posted here wish, I can move your posts to the new thread. PM me if you want the posts moved. Thanks in advance, Your moderator __________________ We learn far more from our mistakes, than we will ever learn from another's "advice". http://www.lcmrr.org http://www.gclaser.com

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