Dave Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Thought I would show you guys a cheap option for a static grass generator. I know there cheaper alternatives out there but this has the equivalent power output of the Noch that retails at €150, built for less than €50! I used a negative ion generator and powered it with 12v DC from a transformer. Bought a tea strainer for small areas and a sieve for larger areas, and they work a treat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenderg Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Most impressive dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Holman Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 The smaller/cheaper versions do indeed work well and are well worth considering. A puffer bottle is also still good for tight corners. The full size static grass machine undoubtedly covers quicker and its higher charger is better [in my experience] for longer fibres. However, in 4mm scale, they are not as useful, so unless you are contemplating large areas or working in 7mm scale, the tea strainer type is well worth having. Quite simply, nothing gets close and such devices have moved scenic work to a new level. One day, maybe all layouts will be done this way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 Thanks lads, David I made this for commercial use. I am currently working on a very large layout with large areas of static grass so a bigger sieve is essential. I also have them on long leads to make life easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portoman Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Great stuff Dave. Where does one get a negative ion generator ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richrua Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 what about rubbing a balloon on your hair. That has to work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 QUOTE=Portoman;43973]Great stuff Dave. Where does one get a negative ion generator ? Hi Dave, got it from this crowd in Australia. http://secure.oatleyelectronics.com//advanced_search_result.php?keywords=ionb2&x=0&y=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Very James Bond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josefstadt Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Or maybe more like MacGyver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinkansen Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Hi Dave, I didn't fancy the big outlay for the Noch applicator either, but thats a great alternative. Very effective looking static grass. Will it do the longer fibers too? Say if someone wanted to model crops/rough grass in OO? Tom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 Hi Dave,I didn't fancy the big outlay for the Noch applicator either, but thats a great alternative. Very effective looking static grass. Will it do the longer fibers too? Say if someone wanted to model crops/rough grass in OO? Tom. Hi Tom, Yes it will do the long fibres you would need a larger mesh for it to work well. I found it hard to justify the price for the Noch and others even though I will be using it a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinvara-Train Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 look at this grass is 10mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kinvara-Train Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 and this is the maker 1 for sale on sunday in Bray 149,95€ only has 35 KVW 35000 Volts up to 14mm grass:tumbsup: please see the Website http://www.rts-greenkeeper.de best regards Walter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Wow! That's a static grass Cannon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinvara-Train Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 only the best:banana: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Thought I would show you guys a cheap option for a static grass generator. I know there cheaper alternatives out there but this has the equivalent power output of the Noch that retails at €150, built for less than €50! I used a negative ion generator and powered it with 12v DC from a transformer. Bought a tea strainer for small areas and a sieve for larger areas, and they work a treat! [ATTACH=CONFIG]11353[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]11354[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]11355[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]11356[/ATTACH] This fantastic Dave. Where did you get the 'negative ion generator'? Was it out of an air purifier? So glad I searched this forum for 'static grass'. Having watched some Everard Junction videos, static grass seems the way to go. The timing of this is great. Where do you source your static grass material? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 Hi Noel, bought it from this crowd in Australia http://secure.oatleyelectronics.com//product_info.php?products_id=915&osCsid=ndfbm6np7oonhvo1nqtaosv3g5 I use it on a regular basis and it works a treat, up to 10mm no problem. I power it with 12v DC mains power supply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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