07-21-2010, 11:08 PM
Thanks for those comments Wayne. I like your idea of doing it all out of styrene. Awhile back I bought 3 - 4'x8' sheets of styrene in preparation for the "shoe-box" buildings, so I have plenty of that.
Considering that I have never done scenery, the bridge scene seems fairly straightforward. Do you guys think that ground foam would be okay for the grass or should I use static grass with the static applicator (possibly the DocWayne version)? For the murky water, should I just pour some plaster, paint it, and then put a clear coat on it, or use some of the "magic water" type stuff? Would I build the bridge at the workbench and then set it in place, or try to build it in place from the start?
Anyway, been a busy week at work so no time spent on the layout, but perhaps this weekend I can start on the scene. I'm really looking forward to giving it a whirl. And I'll keep it in mind that if it doesn't turn out as desired, WRECK IT OUT AND START OVER!!!!
Considering that I have never done scenery, the bridge scene seems fairly straightforward. Do you guys think that ground foam would be okay for the grass or should I use static grass with the static applicator (possibly the DocWayne version)? For the murky water, should I just pour some plaster, paint it, and then put a clear coat on it, or use some of the "magic water" type stuff? Would I build the bridge at the workbench and then set it in place, or try to build it in place from the start?
Anyway, been a busy week at work so no time spent on the layout, but perhaps this weekend I can start on the scene. I'm really looking forward to giving it a whirl. And I'll keep it in mind that if it doesn't turn out as desired, WRECK IT OUT AND START OVER!!!!
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