Coving your corners - 1
C
harlie Comstock took a brave step forward in the
May 2013 issue of ModelRailroadHobbyist
) by demon-
strating what a difference coved corners make on a layout. But
there is an easier way to eliminate inside corners, a new way
that is much easier and cheaper than using sheets of styrene.
As the man said, "Sorry Charlie."
Consider this new way of coving your
corners ...
The better way to
cove your corners
– Bernie Halloran
Model Photos by the author
Yes, there will be guys who take a look at your layout and say
something like, "I'm not gonna go through all the trouble of
coving my corners, I'm just gonna Photoshop them out." Sure,
tell that to your Aunt Betsy.
History of coving corners
The old-fashioned way to create the museum diorama look
was to sheath the entire wall with Masonite and then warp or
bend a sheet into the corner of the room. What about expan-
sion and contraction? Masonite expands and contracts more
than drywall, and even the Masonite company recommends a
3/32” expansion gap between pieces. What about the bulk of
the material being
fixed to the wall?
Even a 1/8” sheet
weighs 18 pounds.
Where are you
going to get that
installation help
when you need
it? Finally, what
size radius are we
1. Scissors,
cove-base
adhesive, a
notched trowel
and a roll of
vinyl flashing
are all that’s
needed to cove
corners.
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MRH-Dec 2013
