In this segment, George Sellios says adding large model railroad mountains to a scenery can be challenging, but ends up being visually beneficial to the overall layout. Watch as George demonstrates his unique technique for constructing large mountains and the reasons he uses this method. Find out what materials are needed and tools to use when constructing your very own model railroad mountains at home!
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Hi have you tried shaper sheets from woodland scenics?
Francis,
Yes I have. My opinion is that they are great for larger areas, but it’s hard to create detailed shapes with them.
-Douglas
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Nice technique! A real mess saver.