ColinW Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 I am part of a group building a layout, for our club. We are going to use an ID Backscenes, photographic backscene, and are wondering if anyone has sealed the backscene after it has been fixed, by using an artist's varnish or similar, or if anyone has any other suggestions. Thanks Colin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted October 29, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 29, 2019 I've just fixed mine to my 4ft micro I will be protecting it with a few coats of Humbrol matt acrylic spray. Same stuff I used with the self adhesive vinyl one I fitted to my O gauge layout, that had a very shiny clear layer on top which needed dulling down! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinW Posted October 29, 2019 Author Share Posted October 29, 2019 Thanks for that, something for us to consider. Colin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yardman Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Here's one I made earlier. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mick Bonwick Posted October 29, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 29, 2019 2 hours ago, Yardman said: Here's one I made earlier. Was it sealed or fixed? Hard to tell from the photograph. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasatcopthorne Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 8 hours ago, RedgateModels said: I've just fixed mine to my 4ft micro I will be protecting it with a few coats of Humbrol matt acrylic spray. Same stuff I used with the self adhesive vinyl one I fitted to my O gauge layout, that had a very shiny clear layer on top which needed dulling down! Aren't the ID Backscenes printed with water soluble ink? Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted October 30, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 30, 2019 9 hours ago, dasatcopthorne said: Aren't the ID Backscenes printed with water soluble ink? Dave Yes, that's why I want to seal it. a light first spray with varnish should let me build up a good protective layer. I've got offcuts to test with first 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yardman Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 17 hours ago, Mick Bonwick said: Was it sealed or fixed? Hard to tell from the photograph. The image was stitched together in photoshop from five images. It was printed in two sections (total length is over 14 ft) then sprayed with Phoenix matt varnish using a large nozzle air brush after allowing 24hrs for the inks to fully dry. It was mounted to the backboards using permanent Photomount. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinW Posted October 30, 2019 Author Share Posted October 30, 2019 Thanks for the replies, I believe we will do some test pieces before we start fixing the backscene to the layout. Colin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasatcopthorne Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Hi Colin. How are you? What Club are you working with now please? Dave Smith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinW Posted November 1, 2019 Author Share Posted November 1, 2019 Hi Dave I am a member of Tonbridge MRC. Colin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnarcher Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 On 30/10/2019 at 09:17, Yardman said: The image was stitched together in photoshop from five images. It was printed in two sections (total length is over 14 ft) then sprayed with Phoenix matt varnish using a large nozzle air brush after allowing 24hrs for the inks to fully dry. It was mounted to the backboards using permanent Photomount. What structure is it on? I can't see obvious joins, is the backscene in a single 14ft piece? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Smith Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 The safest spray to use is artists varnish for drawings or pastels not paintings. Spray very lightly, especially if the backscene is vertical to prevent runs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yardman Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 18 hours ago, johnarcher said: What structure is it on? I can't see obvious joins, is the backscene in a single 14ft piece? The visible part of the layout is on two baseboards. The photo backscenes are mounted to 6mm ply. Each board having a back and one end. The two baseboards are bolted together to form a box for transportation to exhibitions. The whole layout fits in the back of a large SUV. When set up for operation the backscene's also support the layout lighting. This is computer controlled and does a 24hr sequence on a fast clock. The photo's were printed in two sections, each section some seven and a half feet long. This was done for ease of handling as much as anything. If you look carefully you can see the baseboard joint in the photograph near the peak of the mountain. I have attached another two photos taken from the other end. More photos appear in the BRM Gallery https://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/gallery/album/3980-alwinton/ and on our club website. http://a19modelrailwayclub.org/layouts/alwinton/ 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnarcher Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Yardman said: The visible part of the layout is on two baseboards. The photo backscenes are mounted to 6mm ply. Each board having a back and one end. The two baseboards are bolted together to form a box for transportation to exhibitions. The whole layout fits in the back of a large SUV. When set up for operation the backscene's also support the layout lighting. This is computer controlled and does a 24hr sequence on a fast clock. The photo's were printed in two sections, each section some seven and a half feet long. This was done for ease of handling as much as anything. If you look carefully you can see the baseboard joint in the photograph near the peak of the mountain. I have attached another two photos taken from the other end. More photos appear in the BRM Gallery https://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/gallery/album/3980-alwinton/ and on our club website. http://a19modelrailwayclub.org/layouts/alwinton/ Thank you, it looks very good. The join is certainly better disguised than usual, it's not at all easy to see. The whole thing looks very good in fact. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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