01-13-2011, 12:52 PM
So, I'm moving on to other things other then track work on my layout. Finally!
I'm currently exploring options on how to best go about building up some terrain for some small hills and dips etc. There are several options out there I know, but these are the few that spring to mind for me. The problem is I keeping flipping from one to another.
1) Cardboard weave with plaster cloth or other plaster medium laid over top of the weave to create land forms.
2) High density foam insulation with straight plaster (or plaster cloth) or dura bond trowelled or skimmed over the surface.
3) Wire mesh screen (not chicken wire) covered with (you guessed it) plaster cloth.
These are the three I'm kinda settled on. However presently, I started with the foam insulation and even though I have several chuncks glued in place, I'm not convinced its the right way to go for me. Presently I'm leaning towards the cardboard weave and plaster cloth method. Although I do have a good supply or wire mesh screening as well.
So I am curious as to what others have tried. What worked, what didn't, and any tips and hints to get some reasonable results.
Thanks in advance as always!
Shane
I'm currently exploring options on how to best go about building up some terrain for some small hills and dips etc. There are several options out there I know, but these are the few that spring to mind for me. The problem is I keeping flipping from one to another.
1) Cardboard weave with plaster cloth or other plaster medium laid over top of the weave to create land forms.
2) High density foam insulation with straight plaster (or plaster cloth) or dura bond trowelled or skimmed over the surface.
3) Wire mesh screen (not chicken wire) covered with (you guessed it) plaster cloth.
These are the three I'm kinda settled on. However presently, I started with the foam insulation and even though I have several chuncks glued in place, I'm not convinced its the right way to go for me. Presently I'm leaning towards the cardboard weave and plaster cloth method. Although I do have a good supply or wire mesh screening as well.
So I am curious as to what others have tried. What worked, what didn't, and any tips and hints to get some reasonable results.
Thanks in advance as always!
Shane