Completing work on the chimney. While I didn’t want to cover up all the lovely egg carton brickwork of the massive chimney, I did think some ivy was in order. You know I don’t shy away from cutting and shaping individual leaves, but I found something that not only looked realistic but made life easier. This is O-Scale (1:45) English Ivy from Scenic Express (Silflor Summer Ivy by Mininatur).
There are three sheets in the box. The leaves might be small for true 1:12 scale, but it worked very well. You cut and stretch it to create long vines.
I thought this store was called Scenery Express since I first started buying their landscaping materials, and that’s one of the web addresses that will get you there…but I just noticed that it is in fact Scenic Express. Maybe I always had it wrong or they changed the name or they just have two domain names for the same place. Regardless, they have a great selection of landscaping materials.
I didn’t overdo it and used just under one sheet of the ivy for the project, using Aleene’s clear gel glue to attach it to the house and chimney.
It disguises the awkward edge trim around the chimney.
Here’s the back side of the chimney.
The chimney is now complete! :D
It amazes me how each little thing changes the look of the build.
