Need some advice on backdrop

[Scottew7]

I need a cheap way to put a couple of 38" 13" high backdrop up on my layout. I want to put in on a side thats not up againt a wall. I guess I need some to attach it to the edge on the table. What and where could I get something? Thanks

 

[Trussrod]

I would say to make a rectangular frame that size with a couple of legs that attach to the frame either verticlely or horizontally to attach to the layout table somehow to support the image you have. The frame can be fairly light fir strips about 3/4 x 3/4 and the legs can be the same too.

It may not be a bad idea to mount foam core board to the framework first and mount your print/picture to that to ensure it lays flat. You can buy at Michaels or some other craft store spray adhesive, look for the repositionable kind, to adhere the image to the foam core board.

HTH

 

[Motley]

Where do you guys get your backdrops from?

 

[Beachbum]

1/2 inch extruded foam insulation - blue if you can get it. Then you don't have to paint over a pink sky right away. But you do need to take some care as it can dent and ding.

The blue stuff is about $8 for a 4X8 sheet.