Scenery - Structures
Dirt Source
I've been helping some friends of mine do some remodel work in their house and pulled up some carpet in their hall way and discovered a great source of very fine dirt. It is a powder, no sifting needed. I will run it through the oven just to be safe. Got about a cup's worth and will get the same tomorrow
A possibility to keep in mind if the opportunity comes up.
Jack.
Model a forest hill without making trees
Hi!
A video tutorial on how to model a forest hill without making actual trees. Quick and easy for background scenery.
Plaster/hydrocal and where to buy
I'm going to need soon some plaster to coat over the plaster gauze which is over the cardboard lattice subscenery.
What is the recommended type of plaster to cover over with a thin even coat? What types are used in model RR scenery and which are appropriate for which uses? I'm aware that Hydrocal has been used for many years to make rock molds, but what about covering the gauze, which is semi porous?
What are good economical sources for bags of plaster products? HD? Lowes? other stores?
Slow, methodical progess
Progress is slow on the railroad but only because I am really taking my time wanting to do this right. So far about 2 feet of track buried in the street. Brick pavers in the middle and on either side with 12' wide vehicle lanes. So far I am pleased with the look.
A New Structure for Ashland Industrial Area
I have started a new scratch built structure for Ashland Ind. Area. It will be the "Sam Angrick Co. which was a Furniture Mfg. Company (this was a actual company in Ashland, WI during the 40's/50's time period I model.)
I started the brick wall inserts with Walthers Modular Wall Panels. Here I am removing the various tabs. So follow along with the next postings.
Richard
End of March going into Easter
I had some time tonight to do a small update. Had a week off and got to spend a little time working on the Layout so I thought a small update was in order.
Should I wait for the 'mud' to dry completely?
I covered my mountain with Mike Confalone's mud recipe over the last two days. (I watched his tutorial on TMTV). Of course, now I'm anxious to add some color - various WS ground foams.
How dry should the 'mud' be? It's a mixture of water, paint and CelluClay. Parts of it still feel damp, and thicker spots still feel a little 'gushy'. I'm okay if I have to wait, but I would like to add some green...
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