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Re: Seaboard Central 2.0
« Reply #1905 on: October 05, 2015, 05:45:07 PM »
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It is the same use as the strainer. I found some vintage tin powdered sugar shaker on e-bay. Like a big salt shaker. I ended up drilling some of the holes bigger.
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Re: Seaboard Central 2.0
« Reply #1906 on: October 05, 2015, 06:00:29 PM »
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Quote from: davefoxx on October 05, 2015, 12:13:51 PM
Peter,
I ordered the Original GrassTech for $34.95 plus shipping ($40.90 total) from Grass Tech USA.
http://grasstechusa.com/products/grasstech/index.html
DFF

I ordered one of their bundles a couple of years ago right before they came out with their new "Rocket" model at a clearance deal.
Both units work great, just need to keep fresh batteries in them.
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Re: Seaboard Central 2.0
« Reply #1907 on: October 05, 2015, 06:05:10 PM »
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I built the Grassinator based on instructions from John Cubbin at Z Trains.  I think I've got $27 in it but it's likely closer in form and function to the Noch unit.
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Re: Seaboard Central 2.0
« Reply #1908 on: October 05, 2015, 06:24:40 PM »
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Quote from: John on October 05, 2015, 05:40:36 PM
so, what's that cup do anyway?

Dangerous question around here. Someone might demonstrate.
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Re: Seaboard Central 2.0
« Reply #1909 on: October 06, 2015, 01:28:25 PM »
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The counselor won't do the low cash version, let's beat him!
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Re: Seaboard Central 2.0
« Reply #1910 on: October 07, 2015, 06:43:26 PM »
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Wow, that was fast!  I received the GrassTech in the mail today.  It's significantly larger than I expected, which is a good thing.  Yet another reason I don't need the Noch monster flocker.  Unfortunately, though, my order for static grass from MBK won't get here until tomorrow or Friday.  Too bad, because I'm really looking forward to using this thing.

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Re: Seaboard Central 2.0
« Reply #1911 on: October 07, 2015, 09:00:12 PM »
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And all his sheep said, "Let's get the flock out of here."  :RUEffinKiddingMe:
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Re: Seaboard Central 2.0
« Reply #1912 on: October 07, 2015, 11:52:33 PM »
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Quote from: basementcalling on October 07, 2015, 09:00:12 PM
And all his sheep said, "Let's get the flock out of here."  :RUEffinKiddingMe:

Oh, ewe ...

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Re: Seaboard Central 2.0
« Reply #1913 on: October 09, 2015, 11:35:33 PM »
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The GrassTech works really well.  The jury's still out on my grass color, though (I mixed WS light and medium green static grasses).  It's all still sopping wet, so I should probably wait to see what the color looks like after it dries.  It sucks to be colorblind.





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Re: Seaboard Central 2.0
« Reply #1914 on: October 10, 2015, 06:40:04 AM »
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The color doesn't look so bad this morning as the Scenic Cement is drying.  I'll need to do some work on that striking contrast of the foliage in the ditches.



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Re: Seaboard Central 2.0
« Reply #1915 on: October 10, 2015, 07:19:18 AM »
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What's your mix ratio? If you go 2/3 medium green to 1/3 light green you might get what you are looking for. Heck, go back and hit the current stuff with some straight medium green.

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Re: Seaboard Central 2.0
« Reply #1916 on: October 10, 2015, 08:13:03 AM »
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Great idea, Philip!  That confirms my thoughts on the color.  Thanks!

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Re: Seaboard Central 2.0
« Reply #1917 on: October 10, 2015, 08:18:56 AM »
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Re: Seaboard Central 2.0
« Reply #1918 on: October 10, 2015, 08:25:55 AM »
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Dave, looks good enough I ordered one and some Silfor SG to go with it.

I would look at adding some browns, and maybe in linger lengths in the ditch or along the edges. Drainage areas do have sharp color contrasts, but the length of vegetation gradually drops off furthER away from the moisture.

If a color blind man can...
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Re: Seaboard Central 2.0
« Reply #1919 on: October 10, 2015, 09:04:04 AM »
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Looks like a dry, hot summer in the south.
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