I'm not sure if there is a formal area for introductions and greets, but since looking for scenery information led me to this site, I may as well make mine on this forum.
I'm Kenny Taylor 39, and due to the limitations of my living area, I am restricted to a Christmas layout only. Up until this year, I've only had a small 6x7 foot layout with a passing area. This year, I added a second train to the inside. While it is better than before, I'm still not quite satisfied with the fake chopped plastic snow. Grrrr that stuff makes a mess! I haven't posted pictures of this years effort just yet, but in this link is some from last year. Again, I have added a second set on the inside of the loop. Pictures to follow this weekend.
Last night while on You Tube, I came across some very informative videos on how to make tunnels and mountains. The fella doing this video was very informative in giving details of each product used, web address etc. etc. It looked however that most of his stuff was purchased in bulk since he was making foam and plastic with A&B mixes for quite an extensive layout. Quite honestly the stuff looked like it would be very expensive.
Having to take my layout apart will limit on what I may be able to do, but I'm thinking some mountainous rock popping up from the ground between my mainline and passing loop, or perhaps if I'm brave a inside tunnel with a track on the outside back half of my layout. I should be able to form these small 3-5" of rocks without too much of a challenge and I'm thinking those will serve as some practice stepping stones for later ideas. I may can build these in modules and then later place them around the track as needed before adding snow and other items.
Financially I just can't poor a lot of money in this extra hobby. Being a technical scuba diver, I know ya gotta pay to play sometimes, but I'm really hoping I can learn some inexpensive ways to give my small apartment layout a lil pazazz.
In closing, and the main reason for this post. Does places like Hobby Lobby carry those rock molds many people are using for mountain scenes? How much of these products can people find off the street? If I can look at what I'm buying I can better judge what it is maybe I'm looking for. I can't paint so much as a stick man, so what ever I do, this is going to be a challenge. I think I would like to give it a shot though. I would love it if their happen to be a model rail club in my area, but doubtful there is. Grrr
All the best,
Kenny Taylor
I'm Kenny Taylor 39, and due to the limitations of my living area, I am restricted to a Christmas layout only. Up until this year, I've only had a small 6x7 foot layout with a passing area. This year, I added a second train to the inside. While it is better than before, I'm still not quite satisfied with the fake chopped plastic snow. Grrrr that stuff makes a mess! I haven't posted pictures of this years effort just yet, but in this link is some from last year. Again, I have added a second set on the inside of the loop. Pictures to follow this weekend.
Last night while on You Tube, I came across some very informative videos on how to make tunnels and mountains. The fella doing this video was very informative in giving details of each product used, web address etc. etc. It looked however that most of his stuff was purchased in bulk since he was making foam and plastic with A&B mixes for quite an extensive layout. Quite honestly the stuff looked like it would be very expensive.
Having to take my layout apart will limit on what I may be able to do, but I'm thinking some mountainous rock popping up from the ground between my mainline and passing loop, or perhaps if I'm brave a inside tunnel with a track on the outside back half of my layout. I should be able to form these small 3-5" of rocks without too much of a challenge and I'm thinking those will serve as some practice stepping stones for later ideas. I may can build these in modules and then later place them around the track as needed before adding snow and other items.
Financially I just can't poor a lot of money in this extra hobby. Being a technical scuba diver, I know ya gotta pay to play sometimes, but I'm really hoping I can learn some inexpensive ways to give my small apartment layout a lil pazazz.
In closing, and the main reason for this post. Does places like Hobby Lobby carry those rock molds many people are using for mountain scenes? How much of these products can people find off the street? If I can look at what I'm buying I can better judge what it is maybe I'm looking for. I can't paint so much as a stick man, so what ever I do, this is going to be a challenge. I think I would like to give it a shot though. I would love it if their happen to be a model rail club in my area, but doubtful there is. Grrr
All the best,
Kenny Taylor
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