After seeing several bloggers rave about Tajima Miniatures' (website) static grass tufts, I figured I ought to give them a try. Although a U.K. vendor, shipping is free for international orders exceeding three tuft packs. With that incentive, I ordered five packs on 05FEB2014. Imagine my surprise when the box from Tajima arrived in Washington State on 10FEB2014! Wow! That is fast delivery!
Of course, I wanted to try this out so I pulled some of the recently completed Spanish-American War stands out for a test. What makes these tufts so appealing is that they are self-adhesive. No need to apply tacky glue to either the figure stand or tuft underside before affixing to the stand. That is a time savings and "no muss, no fuss."
The boxes ordered should be sufficient to finish off the rebasing of my Spanish-American War Spanish. Nice product!
Yes, Andrew, you were one of the co-conspirators!
ReplyDeleteThey do look good I'll need to give some a try.
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I've just ordered three packs of my own - the reviews are uniformly good.
ReplyDeleteExcellent, really excellent!!
ReplyDeleteI think we were inspired to get these from the same article. I purchased the same packs you did as well as some of the small packs for my hex terrain project. Overall I like them better than the Tufts I purchases from Army painter, with the exception of the regular shape.
ReplyDeleteLooking good! Count me as a big fan as well.
ReplyDeleteI must have been the last to discover these little gems! Thanks for the comments gents!
ReplyDeleteThey look great! Possibly better than the Army Painter tufts I've recently been using. I will have to take a look at these. If a fellow Washingtonian endorses them I must take heed!
ReplyDeleteDean! These tufts are terrific. It really speeds up application not having to use glue. The Silflor I have been using may be a little less expensive but these are much easier to apply.
DeleteInteresting! I missed these article(s), obviously. I have some of the Silfor tufts, which I have used sparingly the past 2 years where it works (mostly on my Egyptians and some commander bases). I do find the need to glue them down a nuisance, and find I have to do it *before" I flock the bases, and then that tends to get flock on tufts if you are not careful. I will keep these in mind if/when I use up the Silflor stuff!
ReplyDeletePeter, I apply the Silflor tufts after flocking and then hit the stand with a coat of Dullcote. That seems to keep the tufts in place. Do give the Tajima tufts a try next time.
DeleteWould they go with 15mm figures do you think?
ReplyDeleteI ordered the larger sized tufts for 28mm figures but Tajima carries smaller tufts in 2mm length that should work well with 15mm figures.
DeleteA bit of thread necromancy, but I noticed when I went to order today, that they no longer do free international shipping. The rates are now 3.50 for the first box +1 for each additional. My last order for 6 boxes at 32 would have cost me 8.50 or about $13 US added to a $50 order
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