paper shell scenery

jecorbett · December 28, 2006, 10:18am

I need help from RMC readers. The January issue described a paper shell scenery method that I am anxious to try. I took that issue with me to the car dealer to read while my car was serviced. I think I left the issue there but it was gone when I returned. My LHS has sold out of that issue as well.

I hate trying a new technique working strictly from memory. I know that the technique involves building a cardboard web, covering it with red resin paper, and then painting it with white glue. It seems to me that there was an additional step(s) to finish the process but my memory is a little fuzzy. I also can’t remember the size strips of resin paper that was recommended although I do believe it called for working bottom to top and overlapping like roof shingles.

I would appreciate any RMC readers who could fill in the blanks for me on this technique.

Anonymous · December 28, 2006, 12:43pm

Yes, work bottom up. using 12x14 inch sections(roughly), use hot glue to set to cardboard strips. Then cover with full strenth white glue. After glue sets apply castings and he used sheet foam clusters for trees.

jecorbett · December 28, 2006, 1:17pm

Thanks for th reply. Am I correct that the castings you are referring to are the rock molds? Does he use plaster for these or other material, such as expanding foam?

Anonymous · December 28, 2006, 1:42pm

Yes, he uses plaster, hydrocal actually. He allows a half day to dry the glue, and applies the castings wet so they set up on the glue surface.

dl_w_brakeman · December 30, 2006, 5:07am

Agree to all of the above, additionaly he makes tree mats on another piece of rosin paper and then glues that to the landscape already built. Says it’s about 3x faster than glueing to the now existing landscape. Double the rosin paper used,but it’s cheap. If I wereyou I would call RMC and order another copy, as you remember the pictures they are worth a thousand words. What a great technique. Joe