Wednesday 21 August 2013

Reed Banks III

Back from my summer hols, rushing to get my act together for Partizan. Here is a reed bank with bull-rushes and some plastic plants in place:-


...and below I've started to add the "reeds", which are a mix of dyed feathers and bits of a cut-up feather boa. Verdant, neh?


Each feather needs to be cut, trimmed and stuck into place. This is a messy and tricky job, which would have been easier with smaller feathers... but I reckon the end result will make it worthwhile.


10 comments:

DeanM said...

Looking great, Simon. Best, Dean

Dalauppror said...

Looks very interesting, looking forward to see the end result.

Best regards Michael

BigRedBat said...

Thanks chaps! I may need to find a Moses in a basket model. ;-)

Jonathan said...

Very creative work. Those look great!

Handgrenadealien said...

Nice work Simon, using feathers for reeds is a touch of genius, gives a real impression of density.

Best Regards HGA.

Michael Awdry said...

These are a triumph Simon, the feathers are an inspired touch.

BigRedBat said...

Thanks! The nicest thing is that the feathers flutter in any breeze.

I'll post again when finished.

Millsy said...

That's jolly clever sir!

Giles said...

Very creative, Simon - a great idea.

Best wishes

Giles

roma912 said...

Great looking terrain feature here. Would never of thought of using coloured feathers!

Cheers, Ross