Michigan Show.

[MarcT]

This one is for the builders out there looking for a new idea. Take a look at the stone work on the building. Love that look.

[soldierman]

If you look closely, our eighteen century gathering is about to be hit by the nineteenth century army.

[Colonel Quack]

Originally Posted by soldierman

If you look closely, our eighteen century gathering is about to be hit by the nineteenth century army.

Are you sure about that?
They don't look like muskets to me.

[maddadicus]

Originally Posted by Colonel Quack

Are you sure about that?
They don't look like muskets to me.

You will fit right in with this group.. Michael

[MarcT]

This is a very fine display with a deep history, not only historically but collectability also.

[MarcT]

I saved the best for last. For those of you that believe (as I do) that making good trees is very difficult at best, will admit that these trees are terrific. Even Shiloh who I believe has made a few trees in his day must admit the credibility of this handiwork. As for Builder, let's see you match these.

[Colonel Quack]

Originally Posted by maddadicus

You will fit right in with this group.. Michael

Thanks Michael! I don't want to step on any toes (webbed or not)

[Builder]

Thorsen, you need to look more carefully at the picture. My opinion is what you are viewing is actually real branches from some type of vegetation. Not hand made.
Notice the tops of each tree has been cut off. Give that some thought. There would be no reason to do so with such meticulously hand made trees. Why would the maker of such perfect trees, decapitate each one?
Would you do so unless these are branches cut from some type of bush. That is my speculation anyway.

[Shiloh]

This appears to be the work of Ken Osen. One of his shelf displays. I am of the same opinion as Builder this is a dried plant that has been airbrushed. I can't remember the name right off hand but you can find them at most craft stores. I say they are air brushed cause the stems are green which is not natural. The trunk has holes drilled and the painted limbs inserted. This technique is widely acknowledged in the train forums and some model forums to.

He obviously wanted a big timber look when viewing it straight on but had to cut them off in order to make it fit on a shelf. The smaller trees may be of a different plant species that was air brushed might just be that clumping them gives a different look. I don't think the they are plastic in either case. Ken is a master craftsman and this work is represenative of that fact. Thats about all I can tell from the photo