The central VA door layout progress

Caleb Austin Apr 14, 2009

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    Oh, okay. I meant performance wise. lol
     
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    Oh, heh heh, yeah it works well. :D
     
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    looking really nice with the road in place. I did that on a friends layout then used a mix of black india ink and alcahol to stain the road and looked great after a few thin coats.
     
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    Sorry to be a burden again, but, I know that you use glue shell scenery. Could you show us, or describe how you do it?
     
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    No problem.:D

    I start by making a web of cardstock or cardboard strips. I staple the strips together.
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    I then tear a sheet of of cardstock(or paper) into small junks, dip them in white glue and stick them on the web.
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    Once its dry, it gets a coat of plaster or sculptamold.
     
  7. WPZephyrFan

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    As much as I like seeing the finished product, it's also very cool to see how someone builds their layout.
    Nice job!
     
  8. NorfolkSouthern9708

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    Thank you very much! Now, do you just use regular white paper? or some heavier brown paper?
     
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    Both work. If you use normal paper, just be sure to layer it more. One material that works well is paper bags. Just rip them up and your good.:)
     
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    What do you use exactly?
     
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    Yeah, I know that site. Good stuff!

    I use some white cardstock for my glueshell. The only reason for this is that my mom has a small stationary business so I get all the reject cardstock.
     
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    Nothing says "I love you." like Mom's reject cardstock. lol
     
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    Haha! My Dad was also a carpenter at one point, so I get use his tools. Score! :D
     
  15. NorfolkSouthern9708

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    Yeah sounds like a score. Lemmie tell ya scrap cardstock and power tools really keep a family together.
     
  16. NorfolkSouthern9708

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    Anway...anything new on the layout?
     
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    Not yet, but lets just say there are some changes in the works...

    I won't be able to get much done on it for a couple weeks though, life's too busy. :(
     
  18. NorfolkSouthern9708

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    School? If so bummer.
     
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    School, also been playing music with my Dad. We've got a gig coming up, so I've been practicing a bunch... but thats fun...

    I'll get back to the layout eventually.:D
     
  20. NorfolkSouthern9708

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    Cool, what do you play? Also, have any money for an N&W engine yet?
     

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