It's been over two weeks since my last progress report on this (click here for that), but with Christmas closing in, I've been busy trying to get this done in time. After "snow gooping" the next step is to do the fascia and use some foamcore to support the town buildings, create sidewalks, and define streets. I also used it to raise the town park area.

I just finished applying S. to fill a bunch of divots in my foam scenery base. Looked like cottage cheese on applying it; still looks the same once dry. Is thus the way it's supposed to look? _

Scott Groff

I've done a fair amount of research on scenery materials since I've re-entered the hobby, and would like to share what I've learned here, including where to buy basic scenery materials at the best prices. See the latest post on various plasters: What's in them? Coming soon: My mini-review of Siflor's Buffalo Grass pre-made grass tufts!

Alrighty, I'd like to scratch build my own PRR position light signals. The ones I see available are too bulky, and the shades are too stubby. I've always liked the sharp quality they had sticking through the target. My question comes down to material... I have access to a laser cutter, so I can get accurate cuts for everything, and etching capabilities. I was thinking 3-ply Bristol doused in superglue, task board, super thin plexiglass, or 1/64" wood. I feel like the bristol will be the best because of the thinness in relation to rigidity.