QUOTE: Originally posted by howmus Hi wjlang, For hardshell scenery, I use joint compound in 1 gal. tubs. It takes quite a while to set but is easier to work with than hydrocal, plaster of Paris, and some other casting plasters. I dilute it with water to the consistancy of pancake batter, then dip the paper towels in it and apply to the scenery. Later I brush more of the diluted compound onto the hardshell with a paint bru***o build up a thicker and stronger hardshell base. After it drys it can be painted or (the old way) zip textured as you wish.
Rob Spangler
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
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