Hi folks,
Firstly I have to confess that I'm not here as a model train enthusiast. I love them as much as the next guy, but no, I don't have a set. My father and I built one together when I was younger, but it was lost in a house fire and we never returned to the hobby. Shame!
Right now though, I'm here to ask for some advice/help on a vaguely related topic.
I've recently made a small scene/diorama (link 1, link 2) using some 1:24 scale die-cast toys, specifically a couple of a Datsun 240Zs. I have to admit, haha, it's not very good! But I did it all in one night, with no guidance or research, and it's the first scene I've ever made, so I'm happy with it.
Anyway, my dilemma is that I'm unhappy with the foliage. It was intended to be a Japanese scene, as if the cars were driving through the Japanese countryside. Unfortunately, the foliage is somewhat more western-like. I'd love to have some Sakuras and Japanese Maples, etc. The usual Japanese trees.
Does anybody know where I could source some model accessories of that type? I figure there has to be an online store somewhere that sells them, even if only Japanese. I can use a service like rinkya.com to make the purchase, but I'm having a hard time finding a source!
If anyone can help, I'd really appreciate it.
Cheers all
- Van
Melbourne, Aus
Firstly I have to confess that I'm not here as a model train enthusiast. I love them as much as the next guy, but no, I don't have a set. My father and I built one together when I was younger, but it was lost in a house fire and we never returned to the hobby. Shame!
Right now though, I'm here to ask for some advice/help on a vaguely related topic.
I've recently made a small scene/diorama (link 1, link 2) using some 1:24 scale die-cast toys, specifically a couple of a Datsun 240Zs. I have to admit, haha, it's not very good! But I did it all in one night, with no guidance or research, and it's the first scene I've ever made, so I'm happy with it.
Anyway, my dilemma is that I'm unhappy with the foliage. It was intended to be a Japanese scene, as if the cars were driving through the Japanese countryside. Unfortunately, the foliage is somewhat more western-like. I'd love to have some Sakuras and Japanese Maples, etc. The usual Japanese trees.
Does anybody know where I could source some model accessories of that type? I figure there has to be an online store somewhere that sells them, even if only Japanese. I can use a service like rinkya.com to make the purchase, but I'm having a hard time finding a source!
If anyone can help, I'd really appreciate it.
Cheers all
- Van
Melbourne, Aus
