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  • TREE KITS
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Supplies for TreeMaking Since 2011
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Several of these models will be featured in an upcoming television commercial for a manufacturer of a major name-brand video game machine, which will air this fall.  At that point I can add a link to the commercial.

Here are several images of the work that was done. These were between 32-36 inches tall and with the tops of the trees omitted.

-Rog

To model a sequoia, capturing the red quality of the bark, and the deep, sometimes irregular grooves, would be essential. I felt I was making good progress with the bark detail and texture.  Perhaps I made some progress toward prototypical color. (you must click on the image to get the full size).
C, below: I created this background painting because I wanted to see if I could create some realistic images:
D, below: The process of creating the trunks involves carving. For straight trees, I began with milled clear-grain Port Orford cedar, which is the common name for Chamaecyparis lawsoniana.  Some I turned on my router-lathe combination machine. Others were more or less hand-carved. (you must click on the image to get the full size).
 E, below: For these trees to be used in the television commercial, the sequoia bark was not needed, but I used the techniques I had learned with the carving and engraving the bark detail, which was another opportunity for improvement. (you must click on the image to get the full size).

At this time, I offer these types of trees as a custom order. I can also make a "kit" which allows one to construct their own.  Please contact me by email at coastmans@gmail.com.

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Figure at right at base is S scale 1/64. Layout is HO 1/87.
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Foliage on 36 inch tree Doug Fir type.
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2" diameter tree of a Douglas fir type, figure is 1/64 S scale for reference.
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2" dia trunk closeup
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3" diameter base with S scale figure
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Contact coastmans@gmail.com for pricing and custom orders.
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  • TREE KITS
  • TRUNKS
  • Green Branch Foliage
  • Dead Branches
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    • Printable Instructions
      • Fir Tree Kit Instructions
      • Make-A-Snag Instructions
      • WindyTrees Instructions
  • Gallery
    • Special: Cape Blanco Lightstation
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