Now that track laying is almost completed on my layout I am starting to think about scenery etc. I need to install concrete retaining walls for my graded track area. I would like to build precast concrete walls for that area, any suggestions on what to use? I model N scale if that helps.
Well I guess that casting them from plaster would be the traditional way. Cutting them from foam-core board and covering with light weight spackel would work. And if all you will see is the front surface, cardboard od similar material will work after its painted. HTH.....Mike
Have a look at MRL MICK'S pic's on the N scale layout, the method used by R J is in a MRC magazine of a couple or years ago, you simply make a mold of timber about the size of a 10 x 10 picture frame. You then lay strips of balsa in the bottom of the mold and pour in the plaster in the size of the wall or portal you want. I will try and find the article or someone else may know what issue it was. Good one!
Paul, The Railroad Model Craftsman mag is Jan 1997. It is a very good article. I tried to scan you a pic. but my scanner needs clean undies! Doug Jaeger
