Model Railroad Hobbyist | January 2015 | #59
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Similar material can be found at other
fabric and craft stores.
We initially experimented with some landscaper grade burlap
we got for free, but found it was difficult to work with. Wrinkles
prevented it from lying flat, and its looser weave allowed too
much plaster to leak through. The fabric from Jo-Ann’s is flex-
ible but has a tight weave.
1. Form a grid of corrugated cardboard strips to support the
plaster and burlap scenery shell. Staples hold the latticework
together.