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Regular poster 209 posts PeterAtt Regular poster 209 posts
PeterAtt

Well here's an update to my layout construction. This is series of pics of the foam and plaster work.

I used everything I could to save on cost from floral foam, left over foam insulation from the base work, to packing paper and foam peanuts. I started painting the base color a dark green. I used large bottles of Christmas green craft acrylic mixed with a bit of burnt umber.

Next update will be the start of landscaping.

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jeffshultz MRH Staff 8,014 posts
jeffshultz

Interesting use of foam packing peanuts

Are you going to build up the scenery base behind the packing peanut levee, or is it just that, a levee protecting a below water level area. Reminds me of some photos I have seen of the Mississippi (usually after a levee breaks) or European canals. 

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Modeling a fictional GWI shortline combining three separate areas into one freelance-ish railroad.
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PeterAtt Regular poster 209 posts
PeterAtt

packing peanuts

I used some other peanuts to improve the slope a bit. I squished the down a bit to get the effect I wanted.

Here's a pic that shows a larger overview, with the paint applied.

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