Scenery is underway on my IAIS Perry Branch layout. The decision was made to construct the basic landforms on the layout BEFORE laying any track.
Plan is to complete the Waukee section first, including laying track, before starting on the West Des Moines section.
Beginnings of basic landforms on the IAIS Perry Branch. By: James McNab
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Extruded foamboard is used as the scenic base. The ability to control and shape exceeds more conventional landform methods. By: James McNab
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Using foam does create a mess! A surform tool is used to carve and shave the foam to the desired contour. By: James McNab
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This is Central Iowa, not the Rockies! Slight undulations are all that is needed to model the "amber waves of grain". By: James McNab
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Road locations have been roughed in using styrene sheets. The view is looking east on University Avenue at the Alices Road intersection. By: James McNab
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Gaps in the foam are filled with spackle. Paint and track are coming next. By: James McNab
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Beginnings of basic landforms on the IAIS Perry Branch.
Extruded foamboard is used as the scenic base. The ability to control and shape exceeds more conventional landform methods.
Using foam does create a mess! A surform tool is used to carve and shave the foam to the desired contour.
This is Central Iowa, not the Rockies! Slight undulations are all that is needed to model the "amber waves of grain".
Road locations have been roughed in using styrene sheets. The view is looking east on University Avenue at the Alices Road intersection.
Gaps in the foam are filled with spackle. Paint and track are coming next.
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