Jacques...
Quote:It looks like most of the threads on that scenery subforum start with the word "easy "
I'm modeling eastern Canada and that kind of rock formation ( as far as I know ) doesn't exist here .
Is it a rock formation typical of western US ?
But the rest of that scenery tutorial is very helpful and interesting
I really like Sculptamold too, because small rocks can be carved directly into it, no need to cast rocks in Woodland Scenics rock molds ( using hydrocal ) and glue them.
As a matter of fact, ( specially in N scale ) rocks can be just painted directly on the Sculptamold. That will be the subject of my next thread:
"removable micro hill ( including a tunnel ) for a micro-layout".
You are right, "easy" is a relative term. I have done a few tutorials, and I would only attempt one that I thought was, in fact , "easy". I think that the best part about doing it this way is that you can get tons of detail in a short period of time.
As far as where rock formations like this can be found....I would say that they probably would be mostly found in the western USA and also Canada.
I found these pictures by Google-ing images "Canadian Rock Formations" about 2/3 of the way down the page (right before the pics of the bear) there are about 3 or 4 pics that a person could model using this technique:
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I also googled "shale" and found a lot of pics that were similar. I think that used in small doses and with the proper coloring and surrounding greenery, it would be fine most any where........opinions may vary on that
I agree with you 100% on the versatility of Sculptamold....the stuff is awesome! I am also looking forward to seeing your "removable micro hill" thread
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Scott...
Quote:On the picture with all the materials, how did you shape the blue foam in the top left hand corner? Lastly, what did you use to make the big mountain in your waterfall tutorial?
I cut the foam with a serrated bread knife. I wasn't being careful, just hacking away, following the curve of the tracks. When it was finished it seemed to have the look of cut rock....so it was a "happy accident"....I live off of those!
I can't find any early pics of that section, but I found this pic of a rock wall I carved for the town section of the layout that was never completed:
I spent a little more time on this rock wall but it is generally the same.
The mountain in my waterfall tutorial was done with Sculptamold and a few real rocks here and there. The rock columns were blue foam:
The last pic was taken by Deano
Scott...Great job on your rock wall!!!
I would recommend blending the horizontal lines or gaps where the individual layers of foam meet. You can also help to blend them in with some appropriate ground cover. I am looking forward to seeing the finished scene!
If you have any questions, PM me.
Steve
The modeler formally known as "Nazgul"