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Joshua Trees (Yucca Brevifolia)

Diese speziellen Wüstenpflanzen (Deutsch: Josua-Palmlilien) finden wir in der Mojave Wüste in California.
These special desert plants can be found in the Mojave Desert in Southern California.
Weitere interessante Infos über die Joshua Trees in deutscher Sprache - hier klicken 
More interesting information about the Joshua Trees in English: http://wapedia.mobi/en/Yucca_brevifolia

Teil 1: Echte Joshua Trees im Mojave Desert - Part 1: The real thing - Joshua Trees at the Mojave Desert
Teil 2: Joshua Trees im Modell (Spur HO by Chris Ott, Mason Clark, Fred Kiener und Spur O by Bruno Niederer)
Part 2: Joshua Trees as scale models in HO by Chris, Mason and Fred, plus O scale by Bruno.

 

Teil 1: Joshua Trees im Mojave Desert - Part 1: Joshuas at the Mojave Desert

Für grössere Bilder bitte auf die 4-stellige Nummer klicken! For bigger size pictures just click on the 4-digit number!

In Palmdale, CA hat es sehr viele Joshua Trees (aufgenommen am 25. Juni 2011
Lots of Joshua Trees are near Palmdale, CA (taken on June 25, 2011
During my 2011 Cajon Pass trip, I went to my HO scale (1:87) Joshua Tree producer to pick up my model trees for my layout. On the way back to Cajon, I drove up Soledad Canyon and passed Palmdale. There are plenty Joshua Trees along the road and I took the chance to take photos of the real thing.
Palmdale, CA - 2531  - 2532   - 2534
- 2535 - 2536 - 2537
- 2533 - 2538 - 2539
- 2540 - 2541 - 2542
- 2543 - 2544 a tree on the ground and still growing - 2545
- 2546 - 2547 - 2548
- 2549 - 2550 - 2551
- 2552 - 2553 - 2554
- 2555 - 2556 - 2557
- 2558 - 2559 - 2560
- 2562 - 2563 - 2564
- 2565 - 2566 - 2567
- 2561 Joshua 1: right side - 2569 Joshua 1: left side - 2570
Joshua 1: upper part - 2571 Joshua 1: detail middle - 2572 Joshua 1: detail left - 2573
Joshua 2: trunk detail - 2575 - 2568 - 2576
Joshua 2 - 2574 - 2578 - 2579
- 2577 - 2580 - 2581
- 2582 - 2583 - 2584
- 2585 - 2586 - 2587
No question, Joshua Trees are faszinating. None looks the same and we do have an endless variety.
So, after all, I found the perfect Joshuas in HO scale (1:87) for my layout. They are made by Mason Clark, a young couple living near Soledad Canyon. Photos of the model trees can be seen further down on this page under part 2. Look for MS Trains logo and "new generation" posted on 10/11/11.

Take a look at his web site:
http://www.mstrains.com/
- 2588 x - 2589

 

Dieser mächtige Joshua Tree steht in Oak Hills, CA (oberhalb Cajon Pass Summit) 28. Mai 2010
This huge Joshua Tree is standing at Oak Hills, CA (above Cajon Pass Summit) May 28, 2010
Oak Hills, CA - 5213 Dieser Baum ist ca. 6,5 m hoch - 5214  this tree is approx. 22 feet tall - 5216
Details - 5215  5217  6467
Details - 6468 Grössenvergleich MM (size comparison) - 6472 Grössenvergleich WM (size comparison) - 6476


 

Untenstehend sind Fotos von Joshua Trees am Cajon Pass (alle 5 Bilder 30. Juni 2011)
Below are some real Joshua Trees at Cajon Pass (all 5 photos taken on June 30, 2011)
healthy Joshuas - 4421 the Joshuas are growing between the bushes - 4422 there is a new tree growing in the middle - 4423
Das sind die gleichen Joshua Trees wie auf den beiden Fotos unten (vom Juli 2008). Wir stehen südlich vom Highway 138 neben den BNSF Gleisen (MT-1 und MT-2), in Sichtweite der Mormon Rocks.

These are the same Joshua Trees as seen on the 2 photos below (taken in July 2008). The location is just South of Hwy 138 next to BNSF MT-1 and MT-2 near the Mormon Rocks.
looking North toward the Mormon Rocks - 4424 x nice to see these trees after 3 years - 4427

 

Untenstehend sind Fotos von den original Joshua Trees in California (alle Bilder Juli 2008)
Below are some real Joshua Trees in Southern California (all photos taken in July 2008)
Joshua Trees am Cajon Pass (zw. Hwy 138 und BNSF tracks) Details mit Blüte (entspricht dem Tree rechts), close up of bloomimg tip
Joshua Trees entlang dem Sierry Highway zw. Palmdale und Mojave.
Joshua Trees along Sierra Highway between Palmdale and Mojave, CA.
Joshua Trees entlang Sierra Hwy (zw. Palmdale und Mojave) Joshua Trees - jeder Tree hat eine andere Form

 

Teil 2: Joshua Trees im Modell - Part 2: Modeling Joshua Trees

 

Der Joshua Tree ist ein ganz eigenartiger Baum, der sich in den Wüsten von California und Nevada wohl fühlt. Es ist eigentlich eine Mischung zw. einem normalen Baum und einem Kaktus. Bis jetzt gibt es noch keinen kommerziellen Hersteller, der sich an die Joshuas gewagt hat.
The Joshua Tree is a unique kind of tree who likes the climate in the deserts of California and Nevada. It is a mix between a ordinary tree and a cactus. So far, no manufacturer is producing a Joshua in scale for the model railroad.

 

Christian Ott hat sich intensiv mit den Joshua Trees befasst und seine Erkenntnisse gezielt ins Modell (Spur HO 1:87) umgesetzt. Das hochgesteckte Ziel ergab ein ganz beachtliches Resultat, was dem Original sehr nahe kommt.
Chris Ott was studying the real thing and finally made a very realistic model tree in HO scale (see below).
   
alle 4 photos copyright by Christian Ott.
Er hat auch eine Clinic zum Bau der Joshua Trees zusammengestellt - hier klicken  und unter Clinics "Joshua Trees by Chris Ott" auswählen.

 


Joshua Trees "First Generation" in HO by Mason Clark
Endlich gibt es einen Kleinserienhersteller (Junger Mann) in den USA, der Joshua Trees in HO macht. Ein 3-er Set kostet $ 40.- (ohne Versand). Weitere Angaben finden Sie auf seiner Homepage: www.mstrains.com 
Finally, there is a young fellow who makes HO scale Joshua Trees. Take a look at his web site!
New 2/17/11: Hier sehen wir 3 Joshua Trees (2 x klein, 1 x gross) aus der Werkstatt von Mason Clark (unten).
Here we can see 3 Joshua Trees (2 x small, 1 x large) handmade by Mason Clark (see below). "First Generation"
Let me call these samples above: First Generation Joshua Trees. See now the difference of the New Generation Trees below.
Please note: First Generation Trees are not produced anymore because of the New Generation Version below.

 

New October 11, 2011: New Generation of HO scale Joshua Trees have arrived !
During my California trip in June 2011, I went to my Joshua Tree builder to pick up my HO scale trees. Mason Clark is the best builder of realistic Joshua Trees. No question, I am very pleased with the extraordinary look, like the real thing. The trunks are made out of a metal casting, branches are twisted and painted. The tips are the "secret" of Mason, but it gives every tree the special and realistic look - outstanding. Need Joshua's for your layout? - Go and visit the web site of Mason Clark: http://www.mstrains.com/
The first Joshua Trees are placed on the unfinished layout - 799 In the foreground is a small tree and behind a large one - 800
Close up of large tree, seen from above - 803 The trunk's structure is like the real thing - 804
Detail of small tree w/ 3 branches - 801 Another small tree which looks different - 802
Plenty large trees are waiting to be placed on the layout - 792
Plenty small trees will be used as well and mixed with the large ones - 793
Details of small trees - 794 none looks the same - 795
Details of large trees - 797 All Joshua's made it to Switzerland - 798
These Joshua Trees will be used for my HO scale Desert Layout (under construction): Take a look - click here
Diese Joshua Trees werden auf meiner HO Anlage verbaut, was allerdings noch eine Weile dauern wird.

 

Joshua Trees in Spur HO made by Fred Kiener
Jeder Baum ist ein Unikat und wird in Handarbeit mit grossem Aufwand gemacht. Somit schaut kein Baum gleich aus wie der andere. Grösse ca. 8 - 12 cm. Muster sind im Laden ausgestellt (nur auf Bestellung). Direktlink zu Fred Kiener's Homepage - hier klicken
Übrigens wurden diese Trees an der 14th Convention in Adliswil am 10./11. Oktober 2009 zum ersten Mal einem breiten Publikum gezeigt.
Hier sehen Sie die ersten Bilder von den HO-Modellen by Fred Kiener.
Below are the first samples in HO scale made by Fred Kiener.
Joshua Trees - erste Handmuster Detail des Joshua Trees von oben
Diese Muster sind im Laden ausgestellt (These samples are on display in my shop)

 

Untenstehend sehen Sie ein Muster in Spur O made by Bruno Niederer (unverkäuflich).
Below is a sample in O scale made by Bruno Nierderer.
   
   

Interessanter Link zu den Joshua Trees by Wapedia in Deutsch - hier klicken 

More interesting information about the Joshua Trees in English: http://wapedia.mobi/en/Yucca_brevifolia

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