WCfanPackers#1 Guilford GuyThus you could have completed a styrene road in half the time and have it look better! At probably three-five times the cost. 1 unit of Perfectcast: $5. 1 pack of 2 sheets of styrene from the LHS: $10. Guesstimation of amount of required styrene: 3-4 sheets. And I can't find any danged styrene (or Masonite, for that matter) in Lowes or Home Depot. I'll be switching to smooth-it for roads though, we'll see how much that costs. For Sale signs......dang, that's expensive stryene, I can get a pack of 4 sheets for 2 bucks at my LHS. Depending on the thickness I can get 1-10 sheets for the same price... Yeah we still use Skype...not that often though. We never know when Alex L *Cough Cough* is on...so yeah... Same as Tyler, I'll be 16 in spring...
Packers#1 Guilford GuyThus you could have completed a styrene road in half the time and have it look better! At probably three-five times the cost. 1 unit of Perfectcast: $5. 1 pack of 2 sheets of styrene from the LHS: $10. Guesstimation of amount of required styrene: 3-4 sheets. And I can't find any danged styrene (or Masonite, for that matter) in Lowes or Home Depot. I'll be switching to smooth-it for roads though, we'll see how much that costs.
Guilford GuyThus you could have completed a styrene road in half the time and have it look better!
At probably three-five times the cost. 1 unit of Perfectcast: $5. 1 pack of 2 sheets of styrene from the LHS: $10. Guesstimation of amount of required styrene: 3-4 sheets. And I can't find any danged styrene (or Masonite, for that matter) in Lowes or Home Depot.
I'll be switching to smooth-it for roads though, we'll see how much that costs.
For Sale signs......dang, that's expensive stryene, I can get a pack of 4 sheets for 2 bucks at my LHS. Depending on the thickness I can get 1-10 sheets for the same price...
Yeah we still use Skype...not that often though. We never know when Alex L *Cough Cough* is on...so yeah...
Same as Tyler, I'll be 16 in spring...
I did pick up some No trespassing signs at Lowes; I'll give them a whirl. Worst comes to worst I'll just end up using the smooth-it for the roads. Do need to get some sculptamold or w/e to make a gradual transition to the pad at the loco servicing though. I'll pull the perfectcast up and give it a whirl.
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Clemson University c/o 2018
Building a protolanced industrial park layout
TrainManTyGuilford GuyPlaster roads are difficult to look right.
Guilford GuyPlaster roads are difficult to look right.
The trick to plaster roads is to do them in small sections at a time. On my layout, i tried to "mass pour", and so my roads are lumpy if you look close enough. I did a fairly good job grading and sanding as it set, but some spots were not completely even.
You really just have to take your time, maybe with only enough plaster made to fit a what you can smooth in about 1 minute down. In reality, that is a VERY small amount (trust me, i thought i could get more done than what turned out to be the case).
ns3010GEC, how old are you? As long as you're not like, 25, I don't see why you would have to leave, unless anyone else disagrees...
GEC, how old are you? As long as you're not like, 25, I don't see why you would have to leave, unless anyone else disagrees...
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green_elite_cab TrainManTy Guilford GuyPlaster roads are difficult to look right. The trick to plaster roads is to do them in small sections at a time. On my layout, i tried to "mass pour", and so my roads are lumpy if you look close enough. I did a fairly good job grading and sanding as it set, but some spots were not completely even. You really just have to take your time, maybe with only enough plaster made to fit a what you can smooth in about 1 minute down. In reality, that is a VERY small amount (trust me, i thought i could get more done than what turned out to be the case).
TrainManTy Guilford GuyPlaster roads are difficult to look right.
If using plaster, I'd try and make the plaster more thick, and less "soupy". This way you can form and shape it with ease. Dry wall compound (Pretty much the same thing as plaster) is usually fairly thick, and can be shaped with ease. All you need is a putty knife, and some patience. I'd still recommend styrene though. It seems like trains run better over styrene than over plaster or dry wall compound.
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Well, right now the demo crews are on the layout removing the perfectcast. That stuff is IMPOSSIBLE to get off. I'm chipping it off with pliers and a piece of crap testor's hobby knife.
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Tyler, just signed it
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PlanNsimpleSo many great corny ideas presented!! How awful!
Thanks for supporting the hobby.
WCfanPlanNsimpleSo many great corny ideas presented!! How awful! Thanks for supporting the hobby.
ditto to WCfan