That one isn't a photoshop. Can't be, I'm good at judging these sorts of computer things. I won't repeat all the accolades everyone has already given you, so I'll just say how much I realized now that the size of my future layout doesn't matter as much as the quality of what is going to go on it. Pro-quality job so far, keep going!
Caleb hits another one out of the park! lol We got some snow on our hills Sunday night/Monday morning and then it melted. This morning, it's 22 degrees. If it's going to be this cold, I demand snow!
There's still snow on Mission Peak, in Fremont, this morning. Plus the south bay mountains are all covered. Beautiful drive into work, with the sun coming up over the snow covered hills.
I'm modeling in HO scale, but have been following your thread anyway for the inspiration! Really nice layout!
Suh'weet winter shot!! I also model in HO but just built a diorama in N scale and had a blast! I don't have room for an HO layout, so just read back through this thread for ideas on what can be done with a door type layout. Thanks for sharing so much of this process! Hey guys, show your love for this thread by rating it! Just click on the "RATE THREAD" link at the top of the tread.
Been out of the loop for a while and had to cathc up. Some very awesome work that you have been doing. I think that you are making wonderful prgorss and maybe you should even consider getting into the N scale mags. for your work.
Excellent! I was going to get some more track this weekend, but the weather was just awful. I can't wait to get to the point of getting the layout up and running.
I've got plenty of paper bags from the grocery store, I'll try it out with those but I have a few questions: Do you dilute the white glue? Do you completely soak the paper? Is sculptamold similar to sheetrock mud? Can I use that instead? How do you apply it without ruining the glueshell? Maybe it's diluted enough and brushed on as several layers?
That is very nice I'm also building a small 3'X6' GM&O layout, it will probably take me a long time since my budget is very limited (lost my job, seems to be going around a lot lately) I'm trying to build a small town with a station for passenger service and have some mountains in the middle of my layout with a tunnel. Still in the progress stage cause I wanna make sure I get the right plan so I don't have to tear up track later.
Nope. I use full strength undiluted white glue. I tried using diluted glue once and it did not work. Each piece of ripped paper(usually a 2x2 inch chunk) I dip into the glue I then take it out and work the glue around the paper. Then plop it into place on the cardboard/cardstock lattice and it sticks right on! There quite different. Sculptamold is a lightweight fluffy substance that is very easy to shape. It dries strong and has a great texture. I've never tried drywall mud on glueshell but whenever I've tried to use it in other instances always cracks. When I don't use sculptamold I use plaster of paris, this does not crack. Do you mean the when you apply the plaster/sculptamold layer? nothing should ruin the glueshell, so long as you let it dry completely. Good idea man, take your time planning. I've ripped up the track about four times so far on this layout because of plan changes!
Well, I asked about ruining the glueshell only because I'm familiar with how thick drywall mud is. I've never seen sculptamold before, but you say it's light and fluffy and doesn't crack, I need to find this stuff. Is it a hobby store item, or can I find it at a hardware store?
Its a product made specifically for modeling so you won't find it in a hardware store. I've seen it in most hobby shops though.
Caleb's layout is proof that you don't need a lot of room or a lot of money to have an great layout. Sheldon, I know it's a far drive for you, but Chuck at Feather River in San Rafael sells Sculptamold. If you feel up to it, you can order it from his site. (not that I'm Chuck's pimp or anything. lol)
FYI I was at HobbyTown USA this afternoon picking up some stocking stuffers for the kids and noticed they have two big bags of Sculptamold in their scenery/diorama section. I normally don't like HobbyTown USA but they are located all over the place. Jamie
http://www.dickblick.com/products/amaco-sculptamold/ Not affiliated, but I used, and LOVE the stuff! Tint it with paint, when mixing, for ready-made terrain that only needs ground foam and other scenic items applied!
