My Big Model Railway Build - #15. When Backscenes go wrong….
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- #hornbyrailways , #modelrailways , #bachmann , #modeltrains
My least favourite and most unsuccessful task on the layout - Backscenes. I messed up on the original ones around the walls of the room and, true to form, managed to mess up again with these latest ones!
I’d read that diluted PVA was good for adhering the Backscenes - it was supposed to give enough time to allow adjustment but mine just stuck instantly. Don’t know if it was the PVA. I didn’t even know it went out of date!!
My main aim was to get Backscenes that I could match into the corner where the existing one finishes near the country garage which I think has worked ok?
/ @grandadstrainroom-pn3tt
I share your pain regarding backscenes, but the end result is great. I think you've got a really good match between them and the colours on your foreground scenery - they blend in together superbly.
Thank you! I do find it difficult to blend them in. Hopefully they work ok! 👍
I used PVA but used the absolute minimum with only a sheen on the backboard. Then rolled the paper out pressing down as it unrolled. Worked a treat. No ripples or bumps. Thanks for sharing your great layout. Hugh
Thanks for the great tip 👍
Finished job looks great 👍thanks for sharing
Thank you 👍
Been there--done that!
Ha. I feel your pain!!
Looks great and can only agree, wallpaper paste is the way to go with a backscene! Shame about the joint but like the tree. My layout suddenly gained a factory with a tall chimney for the same reason!
Thanks. There’s always a way to cover your mistakes! 👍
The end result looks really good 👍 worth the effort a little tip when cutting thin plywood use the saw flatter not so vertical you’ll find it a lot easier to cut cheers Al
Great advice as always Al. Cheers 👍
I feel your pain. Im still not happy with my backscenes. Ive screwed a couple up in the last 6 months in frustration and thrown them in the bin 🫣🫣. There is definitely an art to it!!
Your end product looks very good though 👌
Ha. Thank you. It’s definitely my least favourite job!!
So even the greats make mistakes! 😊
Ha. Yes! I can’t tell you how many mistakes I’ve made… it’s all part of the fun though! 😂
Dearest Grandad'strainroom I cringed at you using the wrong saw,when can I choo choo round
To your humble abode to admire your Andy work and eat pizza without burning one's arm .All the best Zorba the Greek mono rail man
Such kind words!!!
Great job. Looks superb & provides that added realism. 👍
Thank you! Cheers! 👍
I wouldn't call that an epic fail at all. They look superb. These backscenes are a pig to get right - I've yet to find a reliable and fool proof method for fitting them. What I have found is that once fitted, it can help to mix up some acrylic paint to match the greenery and sky colours, and also sponge on a bit of white to cover joins/tears etc.
Thanks. Great tip around the acrylic paint 👍
The end result looks just fine, excellent background. 6:08 😊
Thank you very much 😁
That backscene gives your layout a lot of extra depth! One suggestion: You could place a few large trees around the spots where the picture mirrors. This will get the view just enough out of balance to increase the realism.
That's a great idea! I should have paid more attention when I got these. I didn’t realise they were mirrored (and right in the centre of the scene). Not sure if they will stay. I was hoping for more hills and less sky toward the tunnel entrance area. I may change them yet!! 👍
Cracking transformation, thanks for sharing. Loving your channel, found it last night and spent a good few hours watching it
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it 👍
@@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt I am indeed, wish I could get a crack on with mine, work n family put a stop until autumn now. Keep the updates coming
@@briansewell7263I’m quite lucky for time now. No work and all the kids have flown the nest. Good luck for the autumn 👍
Forgot to ask, who's backscences have you used?
@@briansewell7263 I’ve used ID Backscenes 👍
Score both sides of the plywood before sawing to minimise wood shatter. Use a fine tooth saw. When you need to adjust the paper you need to "size" the paper and backwall first, let it dry then apply paste again to back of paper.
Oh how the experts throw their comments in afterwards 😢😢😢😢
Thank you. Great advice. I still have another backscene to do across the front so will try this 👍
Kind words indeed,but what about me invite ?
You are more than welcome anytime. Entrance fee is £5 on Tuesdays!
Surely some company can come up with backscenes that are easier to install, and at the right cost. Seriously, modellers are being ripped off with the cost of these backscenes. I do not deny businesses the right to make a profit, but the mark ups on many model railway "accessories" including backscenes is ridiculous, and puts quite a few people off the hobby.
Very frustrating 👍
Tip don’t use a cross cut saw on plywood.
Thank you for the tip 👍