I’m looking at building some sedimentary rock formations on a small layout. Any ideas? I’ve looked at Woodland Scenic molds, and they don’t seem to look right.
I have gotten good results with ceiling tile. I have a web article at:
http://www.pacificcoastairlinerr.com/more_rocks/
And have experimented with cork sheet at:
http://www.pacificcoastairlinerr.com/thin_rocks/
Thank you if you visit
Harold
Bragdon Enterprises uses a two-part foam molding system, which they refer to as “Geodesic Foam.” They also have a large selection of molds which are suitable for either their own system or for hydrocal molding. I have one of their “starter sets,” but I haven’t actually built them yet. Kind of expensive on a per-square-foot basis, but the results I saw at a train show (on a layout, not by the dealer) were truly impressive.
www.bragdonent.com if you’re interested.
Harold has the best way for sedimentary rock, especially limestone like on the northern Mississippi. I have had fair luck carving the lines dirrectly into foam and then painting.
I used foam covered with drywall mud.
I had pretty good results using a technique from the MR Scenery book (I have forgotten the title). Using rubber foam and a hobby knife. A lot of work but good results.
I used ceiling tile on my layout and it is by far the fastest. It works well where you want some height but you have limited space. I cut the tiles into one or two inch strips then work the edge with a wire brush. Only takes a minute to have a large pile of material then glue it into place with either white glue if you have time or hot glue if you don’t. If you want to know more E-Mail me at:
nealmelancon@att.net
Happy Railroading,
Neal
I’ve used the ceiling tile process a few times and in the end, got the best results from it. Simple and quick!
Ceiling tiles ‘rock’ (excuse the pun)
not as good as Harolds… but passable
Have fun & be safe
Karl.
With all the options I know of, personally on my next layout I am gonna use hminky ideas of cieling tiles this time.
Stephen