Making Model Railroads With Plaster Cloth

[terrorrname]

but, a quick question, how durable is it?

can i remove the newspaper? and how long does it take to dry?

[modeltrain9500]

@terrorrname

Its pretty durable. If trains derail and roll onto it, or fall onto it from a bit of height, It will bounce off and not crack. The newspaper is supposed to stay under the plaster (so use old paper.) It takes about 30 minutes to set, and then overnight to dry completely

[terrorrname]

@modeltrain9500 well, i was gonna make a tunnel in it, soo, should i bail on that idea?

[modeltrain9500]

@terrorrname

No, not at all! What I do is make the inside of the tunnel out of foam, creating walls that line the track, and then a roof. When that is put on and glued, I simply put the newspaper balls on top of the foam tunnel ive created. That way the tunnel is secure, and the terrain around it looks pretty good. If you need any more help send me an email at modeltrain9500@gmail(dot)com and we can talk more

-Modeltrain9500

[terrorrname]

@modeltrain9500 thanks man! :D

[modeltrain9500]

@terrorrname

You bet!

[terrorrname]

@modeltrain9500 wow

were on at the exact same time! lol

[modeltrain9500]

@terrorrname

indeed we were

[mightydesign]

What is the best way to secure to a table terrain that has been built with newspaper and plaster cloth? I am planning on being able to fold up my 8 x 4 ft table and have it rest up against my garage wall vertically when I am not using it.

[modeltrain9500]

I wish I could help. All my tables have been put together in my basment and have not been moved up or downstairs once.

[modeltrain9500]

@mightydesign

Plywood usually works, although recently I started using large foam boards. The large extruded foam boards are light and easy to move around.

[TheClemsonDude]

Excellent! I'm going to try this now. Where do you buy your plaster cloth? Is there one brand that is better than the others?

[MrSaturdayNight7]

@TheClemsonDude You can get it at some craft stores but mainly hobby shops. I use Woodland Scenics and it costs me like $8.00 for a roll. The WS stuff is the best IMO.

[Jabbajawz4life]

I have that same Burlington 4 Bay covered Hopper at 1:42 they run smooth.And you videos really help me out!

[modeltrain9500]

@jabbajawz4lfe

Thanks, Glad i am any help

[jumperdude8108]

nice job. looks very realistic (Thanks to the one and only woodland scenics)

[modeltrain9500]

yes..this is the same as rigid wrap

[hersheytrojans01]

yes it is the same. this is my other account. i dont have rigid wrap in any stores around me so i get this....but it is essentialy the same.