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Originally Posted by John It's starting to get colder so I will be going in to the loft to make a start on my layout, but I need some tips on whats the best way to start it.
also what is the best thing to use to make the hills etc? I was thinking of chicken wire and paper mache (is that spelt right?) but it's a long time since I made it so is it just floor, water and paper? and in what sort of quantity?
And also any other tricks or tips that I need to know from the start  |
Paper Mache - consists of paper shredded into strips - water - and
wallpaper adhesive.
Over night soak in container filled with clean water the shredded paper. Next day pour out water, then add a mixture of wallpaper adhesive (rough guide - half of the adhesive packet to 1/4 pint of cold water) to the shredded paper -and thoroughly mixed to a fine slurry. Cover chicken wire or other suitable material with a thin layer of slurry and allow to dry out completely. Repeat layers until correct thickness is obtained.
Colouring such as emultion can be added to the mix prior to using or painted on after completion of model.