Getting Real column - 10
24: Paper pattern for complex roadbed section.
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area of Shreveport Union Station. It looks complicated but it
goes down well; just take it one piece at a time (26).
Backdrop Panels
With the roadbed completely laid, it was time to create the
backdrop panels. I use 1/8 inch tempered Masonite. I cut the
pieces and temporarily fastened them in place so that they could
be removed and taken outside for painting and the application
of clouds. I used small blocks of wood at the bottom, occasion-
ally at the top and behind the seams, to hold the pieces in place.
This means I will have to hide the seams in the pre-painted
pieces once they are installed. This can be done with chimneys,
tall trees, buildings etc.
An alternative would be to fasten the backdrop pieces in place
permanently, apply putty and sand the seams. This would
MRH-Jan 2013
