finally building layout

[Bigsteel]

Fantastic job Josh I could use a few on my layout. the roots look real as well. Somehow I can't imagine widdling down a cedar branch though to make these trees, do you get them out of the bush or do they actually sell them as a cedar dowal?
Nice pic of the oil tank on the stand. I think I have an article kicking around somewhere for building one up.

thanks Lynn, its really alot easier than it sounds.wood stores DO sell dowels but the cedar splits perfectly straight anyways,so there is no need to buy dowels.its VERY soft and is easily wittled with a hand planer and a wood shaver.and then texture is made by a hacksaw blade and a wire brush.plus there a hell of alot cheaper than buying 2 by 2 balsa!--josh