Manufacturer
Gebr. Faller GmbH
Kreuzstrasse 9
D-78148 Gütenbach, Germany
faller.de
Comments: This handy tool for applying static grass is the latest offering from Faller. The Gras-Fix measures 91⁄2″ long and has a 3″ diameter grass hopper that’s 1-7/8″ deep. It also includes a funnel sifter for spot applications. The scenery tool is powered by a 9-volt battery.
The Gras-Fix converts power from the battery into a high-voltage electrostatic change, so use it with caution. Don’t disassemble the tool or touch the metal grate when the power is on.
Before applying the static grass, I soaked the area with Woodland Scenics Scenic Cement (Faller Colorfix or homemade matte medium will also work). Then I attached the tethered grounding clip to a panel nail and pressed the latter into the glue-soaked scenery.
I filled the hopper with the supplied 2mm static grass fibers and turned the power on. This creates a charged electrical field that helps the fibers stand on end. I held the Gras-Fix about 1 ” above the scenery and shook it lightly. The static grass stood on end as advertised.
Then I attached the funnel sifter and tried some spot applications. The 2mm fibers didn’t stand on end as well. I had better luck with 6mm fibers.
Though designed for Faller static grass, I also tested it with Busch and Woodland Scenics fibers. Both brands worked well. The Gras-Fix makes it easy to add scenery to large and small areas on your model railroad.
