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General Category => N Gauge Discussion => Topic started by: rg1 on January 04, 2012, 02:18:17 PM

Title: Noch Puffer Bottle
Post by: rg1 on January 04, 2012, 02:18:17 PM
Has anyone used one of these and do they work?

http://www.newmodellersshop.co.uk/noch/n08100_static_grass_puffer_bottle.htm (http://www.newmodellersshop.co.uk/noch/n08100_static_grass_puffer_bottle.htm)

Thanks
Rob
Title: Re: Noch Puffer Bottle
Post by: brbluewill on January 04, 2012, 03:00:46 PM
i got one of these and to be honest was not impressed :thumbsdown: a lot of the fibres just landed in a heap i have since got one of these and it is brilliant  :thumbsup: made loads of grass strips and tufts and every fibre stands proud :thumbsup:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Static-Grass-Applicator-Grass-Master-/300639488956?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item45ff828bbc (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Static-Grass-Applicator-Grass-Master-/300639488956?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item45ff828bbc)

p.s i put an offer of £50 in and it got accepted :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Noch Puffer Bottle
Post by: Fratton on January 04, 2012, 03:18:47 PM
all of my grass is done with a guagemaster pufferbottle (made by noch) i found theres a knack to it, fill it to the line on the bottle give it a really good shake, then raise it up and squeeze as you  come back down firing the fibres at the glue and they should perform as intended and stand up,,,,, once i perfected it large areas can be done quite quickly and efficiently with the bottle,,,,

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Title: Re: Noch Puffer Bottle
Post by: Bikeracer on January 04, 2012, 03:27:59 PM
Can I ask what length/brand of grass you're using ? All I've seen is 2mm long stuff which equates to 12" blades in N gauge.

Allan
Title: Re: Noch Puffer Bottle
Post by: Fratton on January 04, 2012, 03:31:21 PM
im using noch/gaugemaster summer meadow i think its called,,,, gives quite a good cover without looking too long,,,,
Title: Re: Noch Puffer Bottle
Post by: Fratton on January 04, 2012, 03:32:28 PM
oh i forgot after finishing up with the grassing, give it a spray with artist spray varnish or some good ol hairspray to fix it in place,,,,
Title: Re: Noch Puffer Bottle
Post by: jonclox on January 04, 2012, 04:07:49 PM
I`m not impressed with mine and would like to say that if you have any sign of breathing/ chest trouble be sure to wear a good facemask at all times.I didn`t just once and suffered for several weeks after its use
Title: Re: Noch Puffer Bottle
Post by: rg1 on January 04, 2012, 08:02:01 PM
Well thanks for the advice :thumbsup: As it's mixed opinions I'm unsure about the product but maybe worth a gamble at less than a fiver.

Rob
Title: Re: Noch Puffer Bottle
Post by: bbdave on January 07, 2012, 10:50:39 PM
There is a small static applicator thats only £25 on page 22 Jan issue of Model rail

Dave
Title: Re: Noch Puffer Bottle
Post by: Alex on January 08, 2012, 12:49:57 AM
Hi Rob,

I use one of these puffer bottles and am quite pleased with the results. I use a mix of different shades and brands of static grass.

As Fratton states if you get the knack right it's quite good.

Alex :wave:
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