''Ivy''

jonclox · July 31, 2011, 07:45:52 PM

Some months ago I spotted that someone was producing laser cut ivy in very small scales. I believe that N gauge was one size quoted.
I have a use for some now but cant find any link/advert or mention of it
Can anybody point me in the right direction please

fisherman · July 31, 2011, 07:52:40 PM

I fancy some too...

the site might be Treememdous...

findus · July 31, 2011, 08:18:56 PM

Quote from: fisherman on July 31, 2011, 07:52:40 PM
I fancy some too...

the site might be Treememdous...

You could try and branch out your search a little,there are many roots you could take like my link just here!

http://www.internationalmodels.net/acatalog/Ivy.html

hope thats what you were looking for if not forgive me

jonclox · July 31, 2011, 08:36:25 PM

Quote from: findus on July 31, 2011, 08:18:56 PM
Quote from: fisherman on July 31, 2011, 07:52:40 PM
I fancy some too...

the site might be Treememdous...

You could try and branch out your search a little,there are many roots you could take like my link just here!

http://www.internationalmodels.net/acatalog/Ivy.html

hope thats what you were looking for if not forgive me

Thats the site, Thanks findus

Joseph · August 02, 2011, 07:43:48 AM

Are you really looking for that website buddy???

Tank · August 02, 2011, 08:52:36 AM

It's incredible what they can produce.

jonclox · August 02, 2011, 11:04:36 AM

Quote from: Joseph on August 02, 2011, 07:43:48 AM
Are you really looking for that website buddy???

Well................yes actually.

Not only was it the one I wanted but thier service has been brilliant in as much as they delivered to me today

Mustermark · August 02, 2011, 04:17:03 PM

Quote from: jonclox on August 02, 2011, 11:04:36 AM
Not only was it the one I wanted but thier service has been brilliant in as much as they delivered to me today

I had good service from them when ordering their backscenes.

It looks great on the website. How does the ivy look in real life? Is it to scale - and did you have to specify scale when ordering (I didn't see OO or N as options). Can you split the 6x4" sheet into lots of strands of differnet sizes? It could get expensive covering a layout in that...

Post photos when you get modelling with it!!!

Thanks to you and Findus for spotting that.

Mark.

jonclox · August 02, 2011, 04:38:33 PM

Well Mustermark scale was my concern as well.
There was nothing definate to say it was gong to be ok so I took a gamble on the grounds that I could alllways return it if it wasnt right.
It looks fine now its here. The whole idea is that you/I take the sheet and unthread one strand, drape it and glue it to a wall/roof etc.
I think the effect will be quite good..........time will tell
The strips of flowers seem quite good as well and are treated in the same way
I'm guessing that the heading of the section 'miniNatur' is meant to be enough of a scale hint to people.

Mustermark · August 02, 2011, 05:53:33 PM

Sounds good - I will have to order some. You know, it didn't even occur to me that the N in miniNatur indicated scale!

jonclox · August 02, 2011, 08:09:18 PM

Quote from: Mustermark on August 02, 2011, 05:53:33 PM
Sounds good - I will have to order some. You know, it didn't even occur to me that the N in miniNatur indicated scale!

(nor did I to start with either ........... Ijust hoped it might do)

m1racleman · August 03, 2011, 10:43:14 AM

Quote from: Mustermark on August 02, 2011, 05:53:33 PM
Sounds good - I will have to order some. You know, it didn't even occur to me that the N in miniNatur indicated scale!

Maybe it's me but the hedges they supply are 1" high so in N scale that must be about 12 ft high !! Not exactly your average garden hedge, I rthink they must be more like OO scale if you ask me.
But it wont matter with IVY as there are so many varieties with leaves from less than an inch to nearly a foot long !

jonclox · August 03, 2011, 11:10:47 AM

This....
http://www.internationalmodels.net/acatalog/Main_Catalogue_Index_Silflor_53.html
seems to be the N gauge section

m1racleman · August 03, 2011, 11:24:05 AM

Quote from: jonclox on August 03, 2011, 11:10:47 AM
This....
http://www.internationalmodels.net/acatalog/Main_Catalogue_Index_Silflor_53.html
seems to be the N gauge section

YE GODS!!!!
I cant believe the price of a piece 6" x 4" ! ! That would cost a fortune to cover my layout having about 70 sq ft of scenic area.
It works out at over £1200 pounds ! ! !
The price of those patches works out at around £185 per sq mtr !!!!
Now that IS madness.
It makes a GRASSINATOR seem rather a good investment.

Newportnobby · August 03, 2011, 06:45:16 PM

Quote from: m1racleman on August 03, 2011, 10:43:14 AM
Quote from: Mustermark on August 02, 2011, 05:53:33 PM
Sounds good - I will have to order some. You know, it didn't even occur to me that the N in miniNatur indicated scale!
Maybe it's me but the hedges they supply are 1" high so in N scale that must be about 12 ft high !! Not exactly your average garden hedge, I rthink they must be more like OO scale if you ask me.
But it wont matter with IVY as there are so many varieties with leaves from less than an inch to nearly a foot long !

Don't you have Leylandii in your area? That's latin for hedges in Leyland, Lancashire