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A backdrop can make or break the atmosphere of a layout. Most of the backdrops I have seen in my 48 years of being a model railroader were actually to "apparent", emphasizing the little depth our layouts usually have. This goes for painted backdrops as well as those photo-realistic backdrops you can buy. I found that the simpler the backdrop is, the more it creates the effect of depth. Don´t forget that objects get blurred a little when viewed from a distance. I am not yet ready to install a backdrop on my shelf layout, but it will be very simple. It´ll be near to a white at the bottom, turning into a very (I mean VERY) light blue going up. I will be using Masonite board for my backdrop and use a sponge to paint it. This helps blending the colors.
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