Backdrops

Started by rick.geerts.3, October 21, 2017, 06:17:36 PM

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rick.geerts.3

I'm redoing my layout (moving it) and I'm going to build a new backdrop this time I'm going to try photos glued to a blue sky background anybody done this and or has any suggestions thanks

deemery

If you're using photos of structures, glue them to posterboard, and then "paint" the white edges of the posterboard with a dark grey artist marker pen.  This will add substantial relief, the dark grey will look more like a shadow than stark black.


dave
Modeling the Northeast in the 1890s - because the little voices told me to

S&S RR

Quote from: rick.geerts.3 on October 21, 2017, 06:17:36 PM
I'm redoing my layout (moving it) and I'm going to build a new backdrop this time I'm going to try photos glued to a blue sky background anybody done this and or has any suggestions thanks


Rick


Take a look at the backdrops for Franklin, Bedford Falls, and Filmore yard on George Sellios' F&SM layout.  George glued photographs to the backdrops to add depth to the scenes.
John Siekirk
Superior & Seattle Railroad

rpdylan

Dave is right on, I used spray adhesive to mount pictures on foam board, then cut the building out of the foam using a sharp razor knife, paint the edges. 
check this site out---
http://www.gatewaynmra.org/2011/industrial-warehouse-background-buildings/

you can put photos/pics on a flash drive then bring to Staples or such and have them print them out.

here is another site for stuff:
http://www.larcproducts.com/railroadgraphicscd.html

King Mill offers software kit to make custom building flats:
http://www.kingmill.com/
Bob C.

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