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Scenic backdrops -- art boards / art supplies? - RobertInOntario - 04-05-2016
Has anyone tried using art boards for scenic backdrops for layouts? I was at an artstore recently, and was impressed by the strength and how light weight their art boards were. I also recall that they weren't too expensive.
The only problem is getting one that is the right size / dimensions for my layout, which would be 68" long by 8-9" tall. So I'd probably have to buy something and cut it down.
Has anyone else used such art supplies or have other suggestions?
Thanks,
Rob
Re: Scenic backdrops -- art boards / art supplies? - BR60103 - 04-05-2016
Rob:
are you going to paint your own or glue on a printed backscene?
Most of mine are on foamcore, but I find that they tend to warp a bit for some reason. I make them in units and glue bits on behind the joints. I haven't tried the artboard.
Re: Scenic backdrops -- art boards / art supplies? - RobertInOntario - 04-05-2016
BR60103 Wrote:Rob:
are you going to paint your own or glue on a printed backscene?
Most of mine are on foamcore, but I find that they tend to warp a bit for some reason. I make them in units and glue bits on behind the joints. I haven't tried the artboard.
Thanks, David. In Photoshop, I merged 3 panoramic shots together (that I took of the Downs in Southern England a few years ago) and I plan to get a photo print made of this. Then I would like to glue it onto the back scene.
The art board -- or illustration board -- is like thick, fairly strong but light cardboard. I could consider foamcore as well.
Cheers, Rob