Static grass. Who's better woodland scenic or noch

Model Railroader Layouts and layout building
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I’m getting ready to detail my layout and I’d like to use static grass. I built my own static grass applicator device and I’m curious which brand of static grass is better or cheaper in price. I see woodland scenic and noch both produce static grass. Does anyone else produce static grass? Which manufacturer is better (price per quantity, sheen, look, etc)? Thanks,

Nate

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What did you use for an Ion generator? Ordered from a catalogue? or took one from a 12v car model? I’m looking at building one of these myself, all I have handy is a older household room air purifier but that 120V makes me a bit nervous [X-)]

Let me know how it works for ya! [tup]

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making an electrostatic grass tool

The design is based on a 12 VDC negative ion generator. Negative ion generators provide an electrical charge to individual static grass fibres and the Grassinator design takes advantage of this charge by supplying a convenient path to ground… in this case your layout. The result is static grass that stands upright.

Parts List
We’ve listed specific parts and part numbers as well as vendors, when possible, to make buying the Grassinator components a bit easier for you. Bear in mind these are the parts we’ve used on our Grassinator and not your only options. The only specific piece you’ll need is the negative ion generator. If you’re feeling creative you can substitute parts as you see fit. We suggest reading through this text and viewing all photos and illustrations first. This parts list is accurate as of May 2008.

Part Name Where To Buy Part # Price

12 VDC negative ion generator Electronic Goldmine G9695 $13.95
12 VDC 100mA power supply Electronic Goldmine G15216 $0.99
3/32" submini phone jacks Radio Shack 274-245 $2.99
SPST rocker switch Radio Shack 275-694 $2.99
Mini alligator clips Radio Shack 270-380 $2.79
Dremel 1/2" drum sander Home Depot 407 $5.00
Package of small spade lugs Home Depot < $1.00
1-1/2" PVC drainpipe, 12" long Plumbing / Hardware < $3.00
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Nice, but he said he’d already built the applicator.

I prefer Noch over WS for use with my $5 electric flyswatter applicator. It’s pricier but I like the length of the fibers.

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Any particular reason why the noch over woodland?

I got my ion generator at Electric Goldmine. Item # G9695 12VDC (15kV Output) Negative Ion Genera $13.95

Nate

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Can you explain the flyswatter? Pictures of it and the finished product would be very appreciated.

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Here are the instructions:

http://www.009.cd2.com/flyswat.htm

The device works well. With no resistors, it makes a static spark capable of starting a fire if you use a flammable adhesive.

You may guess how I know this.

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[oops][:-^]

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very interesting , but i’m not sure what the original purpose of an electric flyswatter is . if you can hit the fly with it , why does it need to be electrified ? overkill is the word that comes to mind .

ernie

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Because it makes a satisfying “zap” when it contacts the bug.

Americans love overkill.