Keeping Ground Foam Clusters on Woodland Scenic Trees Long Enough To Dry! - Model Railroader Magazine

Gord,

I had the same problem when I first started to make trees. You have to let the Hob-i-Tac dry "clear" BEFORE apply any of the foam. Like Karl, I use a cheap hair spray (e.g. Aqua Net) to set the foam to the tree. Be careful not to OVER spray.

I've tried the "skewer" method of putting the foam on the tree branches. (That method works better if the glue is still wet.) I've also used the "hand applied" approach - placing clumps of foam on the top side and bottom side of the limbs. My trees look more full with the latter method.

If a clump falls off after a day or two (I affectionately refer to them as "bombs"), don't fret. Check the tackiness of the branch, apply more Hob-i-Tak, if need be, and reapply another clump of foam. I had bombs dropping off a couple of my trees for weeks after. Just be patient.

Keep at it, Gord. It does take a little time to learn and master. I'm still learning [:)]...

Tom