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Compact coved backdrop corners
I ran into a similar situation on my layout. You have to work the back drop before starting to lay your track. I learned this from my own mistakes. Will know better on my next one. I enjoyed your article.
I am currently trying to build a switch yard in ‘N’ Gauge and this article has given me a great insight as to how to solve a problem of making the back scene realistic - won’t if it has square corners!
Many thanks for this tpi
Article just in time for my new layout. Many thanks.
It is a great idea, I have used this myself, but with a larger molding. This looks better! Thanks!
I just purchased my backdrop and was going to square it …just came across this and it looks a lot better…Thanks for the tip.
Good idea!
I was looking at this issue on my HO layout only this week. I have one very square corner where this will make things look great.
Very timely article
Great article and just in time for my own attempt at building a backscene. Excellent photo to back up the text describing the construction method. Many thanks for the tip!
Excellent idea ! Just what I needed for my layout.
I was reconciled to a squared corner on my HO layout, and decided to add a very short, operating N Scale branch line high up on a mountain in that corner to give it better depth perspective. With very little space available, your idea with a slightly larger radius will improve depth perception even more. My removable backdrops go all the way to the ceiling with mountains and sky above all the way to the horizon. I think it will look quite good when finished. Thanks!
I am in the planning stage and this may come in handy, very good idea.
Great timimng, in the process of framing the basement, the train room is 16’ x 24’ and will undo my square corners this weekend for curved corners!
This article will come in handy with the construction of my new layout.
l’m about ready to build a shelf layout. This will be much better and easier than bending my backdrop around tight, inside corners. Great idea. Thanks.
This will help a lot as I am at that stage now. Thanks
Good ideal. but try my up-coming problem. I have a wall ( corner) which gos from straight to 45 to 45 to a 90 back to straight. Wish I could draw it here but you get the ideal.
Just the information I’ll need when I start backdrop construction. Thanks!
I found this just as I was about to start my backdrop. GOOD FIND THANKS.
I have been held up doing my background because I could not figure out how to round the corners of my room without losing so much space. Great tip!