Go Easy On Me

[skippycamper]

first ever layout Ive worked on in my life. Will be based on Rocky Mountains between Jasper and Vancouver

 

[skippycamper]

 

[skippycamper]

oh must give credit to girlfriend for working on it with me or I will suffer the consequences

 

[Lynnb]

Looks like you have the right idea, keep it rustic.

 

[D&J RailRoad]

That news paper will start to rot after a few years and will stink.

 

[skippycamper]

That news paper will start to rot after a few years and will stink.

well I dont smell too rosy at the best of times so I guess it all works out in the end

 

[Lynnb]

Skippycamper after seeing the post from Ken I got to thinking ( as I too am guilty of the paper thing) wouldn;t the paper just dry up?

 

[montanan]

Looking real good for a first layout. The paper will sink after a while. I use screen material that you can get from most hardware stores. Once the hardshell dries, any supporting material, be it cardboard, paper cardboard or whatever can be removed from underneath if you have access.

 

[wombat457]

It looks good skippycamper. I can only echo the sentiments of others regarding the paper/cardboard etc. I also would use some other means of support such as has been suggested.

 

[AllenB]

Why would paper smell after drying up? It's never been a problem on my layouts. Looks like a great start, practice makes perfect. Read up on how others do it and use YouTube too.

 

[Model Train Structures]

It's looking really good so far; very natural. What did you use for your rock wall?

D.A.

 

[skippycamper]

It's looking really good so far; very natural. What did you use for your rock wall?

D.A.

Its a Woodland Scenics rock wall, if you want I can dig out the model number

 

[Skipjacks]

That's pretty good for an experienced modeler. For a first timer that is flat out awesome!

 

[skippycamper]

That's pretty good for an experienced modeler. For a first timer that is flat out awesome!

thanks that makes me feel fantastic

 

[Model Train Structures]

Its a Woodland Scenics rock wall, if you want I can dig out the model number

Thanks Skippy for the offer to look up the model number, but I can find it.

D.A.

 

[Epimetheus]

The rock you made (not the commercial wall) shows great technique, it looks like glacier-scrubbed surfaces. I like the contrast of bare and foliage. The mountain will look quite impressive. Extremely tall verticals dwarf the trains, having the side effect of making them look smaller and their route longer.
-Doug

 

[skippycamper]

The rock you made (not the commercial wall) shows great technique, it looks like glacier-scrubbed surfaces. I like the contrast of bare and foliage. The mountain will look quite impressive. Extremely tall verticals dwarf the trains, having the side effect of making them look smaller and their route longer.
-Doug

awesome thanks

I have a feeling I'll end up painting the mountain multiple times. I just cant quite figure out a proper color scheme