RMweb Gold farren Posted February 5, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 5, 2020 I’m slowly building Rothley station opted for the Bachman model please forgive my sins, for not scratch building. And will be needing to model embankments/ cuttings. And was wondering what is the bast way to do this. When I was a kid framework chicken wire and either paper mesh-a Or plaster of parish was the main method. polystyrene dose seems a easier choice to me. But was wondering if there’s a 3rd option. And dose the polystyrene need lair of anything on top before painting etc. I have been slowly looking through this section of the forum I’m sure the question is on here somewhere but i keep getting distracted by all the topics on here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColHut Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Plaster bandages over any kind of former are pretty good too. Can be over some polystyrene so nice and light. regards 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted February 5, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 5, 2020 Form the base out of balsa or anything else rigid enough but lightweight and easily shaped. Then add the finer detail using plaster bandages such as Woodland Scenics and others produce. If you are a fan of getting really messy you can make your own up using Plaster of Paris solution and plain gauze on a roll. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon s Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 These pics may give you some ideas. First stage was to cut the outer/inner formers and tack on some fine mesh wire. I then covered in Mod Roc bandage or similar and painted a dark brown. Final element was to cover with static grass, before trimming down and adding bushes etc to provide interest. Areas without a back/front formers used very simple filler shapes covered in wire mesh. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toplink@()1989))(( Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 I've used cereal box card cut into strips and interwoven then covered in kitchen roll with watered down pva slopped on, followed by a sloppy filler/pva mix then painted green. I've used static grass on mine but flock could be used too. I mixed in some black poster paint with my filler mix. Cheer's, Pete. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold farren Posted February 5, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 5, 2020 Thank you all for your replies I have a idea where I’m going now. And what I will need to order to get started Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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