does anyone have any ways of making leaves for 1/35th scale dio’s something besides buying the small packages that are commercially available, any tools available or punches??? something that you have done on your own??? any help would be truly appreciated,
Thanks, Gary
Take dry leaves and put em through a shredder. Should look fine and its really cheap.
David
thanks i’ll try it, i was just curious so many people look at every detail so i thought a punch to give the true outline shape may be out there…
Gary
Might look through the scrapbook section of a craft store. I dont know if you’ll find one but might. My mother does this hobby and she has a TON of those little shaped paper punches. Good luck
I hve been looking for that elusive “leaf paper punch” for a couple of years now. Alas, the closest I can find in those scrapbooking sections is a maple leaf punch- for more like a 1/16 scale. A tree that big would consume my life and hobby room. Don’t worry, I’m still on an ever-vigilant hunt for the perfect 1/35 leaves. I’ll post whenever I do. Until that day, catkin seeds it is.
good call on Catkin seeds, looked them up now just need to find them… anyway i think i will try making a punch set on my milling machine if it works you will be the first to know,
once again, thanks
Gary
http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/newkitnews/newf.htm
go to “PLUS MODELS” and scroll to the bottom
I use loose leaf tea, or just rip open tea bags, cheaper brands seem better.
http://www.schusterdiorama-35.cz/cs/na-cem-nyni-pracuji/2/8/
http://www.schusterdiorama-35.cz/cs/na-cem-nyni-pracuji/2/26/
This can help You…
Hey Petr, I was wondering if you could find a tutorial from this guy for painting faces. He’s really good.
Steve
Hobby-Lobby carries neat little leaf punches. Also, one of the issues of FSM reader tips has a thing about leaf punches…“makes about 1/8 scale leaves perfect for dioramas. check your local craft store. they come in a variety of shapes and sizes and retail for about $5”
This makes working an eye splice into fly tying thread seem far less insane!..even in 1/130 scale! Geez! and I thought persuing the 1/87th scale willow tree was an impossible dream!
Well, it can, and it can’t…That’s fascinating work on the leaves, but I can’t tell from the pics what he’s using or how he’s doing it. Is he using tea leaves, or is this some modelling product?
Thanks so much for the help, his work is amazing. the craft store punches are nice but in 1/35 scale they are just too big. i think for now the tea leaves and catkin seeds may have to work, i think i may make a punch similar to the ones used for bolt heads on mmy milling machine. i appreciate all of the research from you guys…
the links to the other page is great for now the methods he uses will have to be done with the available products, i will post if i get some punches made.
Thanks again,
Gary
Hey Gary,
If you’ve got a Hobby Lobby or Michael’s close by, check out their “dried naturals” section in the floral dpt. Some alternatives there as well. I’ve loaded up on some of their stuff.
He is using DOCK (SORREL) leaves !!!
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Hi SteveM! You can find something at the bottom of this page, but it is in Czech language…picture in the centre: 1.Tamiya flesh colour 2.Oils (burnt umber+flesh) 3.4.lights with flesh 5.cheeks and lips with cinnabar colour 6.side wiew 7.eywhite
http://www.schusterdiorama-35.cz/cs/na-cem-nyni-pracuji/1/29/
It is SOOO EASY 
Ausfwerks sells them.
Hi Gary
I just finished a 1/35 tree myself with almost 5000 leaves (birch seeds). Each individually glued on the tree and painted.
Hope you like it
best wishes
Johan
Hey Buff thanksfor the link that site is a big help fo much more than the leaves.
And JS1, love the tree, your patience is rewarded. until i can make a punch i will go forth and aquire the birch seeds.
thank you
Gary