How to Build Foam Scenery

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  • Опубліковано 21 гру 2018
  • In this video I show you how to build foam scenery. I am building a photo diorama using foam and hot wire cutting tool from How Wire Foam Factory.
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  • @RonsTrainsNThings
    @RonsTrainsNThings  5 років тому +2

    Looking for more foam scenery ideas and tips? Check out this video:ua-cam.com/video/tpXSBYzGqBM/v-deo.html

  • @nathandelay
    @nathandelay 5 років тому +1

    Very cool Ron

  • @andybracken9261
    @andybracken9261 5 років тому +1

    This is a great video! And I believe Santa brought me a full compliment of Hot Wire Foam Factory tools this year! Can’t wait to try my hands at em!!

  • @mike1968442
    @mike1968442 Рік тому +1

    I went to hwff yesterday to order it 258.00! Asked for a senior or military discount “No, we don’t do that! Nice you get for free and I couldn’t even get 10 percent off!

  • @deandanielson8074
    @deandanielson8074 5 років тому +1

    Thanks Ron. Very straighforward and clear. Makes me ready to start foam cutting!

  • @ItsMyRailroad
    @ItsMyRailroad 5 років тому +1

    Those tools look pretty handy Ron. That diorama is looking pretty good too brother!

  • @gotransitfannowdiscontinue7098
    @gotransitfannowdiscontinue7098 5 років тому +1

    Help ful for my layout.

  • @N-Scale
    @N-Scale 5 років тому +1

    Thanks for sharing Ron, Mike

  • @TheGamingEevee8
    @TheGamingEevee8 5 років тому +1

    Ron nice video, can't wait to see the next part.

  • @n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569
    @n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569 5 років тому +1

    This is a nice example of foam scenery, Ron. Thanks for sharing these tools and techniques with the rest of us. ...Roy

  • @Phoenixknight79
    @Phoenixknight79 5 років тому +1

    I believe I sent you photos of the diorama I built, it was my first time building one and it was so much fun that I'm trying to think of another one to build... I wish I could get more foam cutters I only have a 6 inch cutter but I also use just a hobby knife as well.

  • @JCsRiptrack
    @JCsRiptrack 5 років тому +1

    Nice to see a photo diorama in progress Ron. Looking forward to seeing part 2. I need to make one of these for myself!

  • @markhayes6407
    @markhayes6407 5 років тому +1

    I also use hot wire tools and they are great. I like your tip on the paint mixing sculptomold I will try that. Nice post and the rock came out looking so real.

  • @ainsleyperry5192
    @ainsleyperry5192 5 років тому +1

    Nice Job, Ron. I really like all these different idea's of working with foam and a new source of hot wire tools. Hope you and the family have a great Christmas. Cheers, Chris Perry.

  • @sithlordofoz
    @sithlordofoz 5 років тому +1

    Guess you stuck with the two tags you already have Ron! Wishing you and yours a Blessed Christmas.

  • @cloverdalerail1093
    @cloverdalerail1093 5 років тому +1

    thanks Ron I like your Rock technique

  • @rdg2102
    @rdg2102 5 років тому +1

    Howdy, I've found that in making photo diorama's that having a sloped foreground really helps. If you notice in the last shot with the track in place, you could see the edge of the foam. If you made that come out about 3-6 inches in front of the current front and gently sloped it down to a thin edge at the front, it would 'hide" the front edge in photos much better.

    • @RonsTrainsNThings
      @RonsTrainsNThings  5 років тому

      That is a good point. This diorama is made totally from scraps on hand so I was limited, but thought I would practice on this one.

  • @jerrysmith1929
    @jerrysmith1929 5 років тому +1

    I make extensive use of foam and always used the Woodland Scenics hot wire tool which is equivalent to the sculpting tool. The variable power pack used by the Foam Factory tools could be an improvement over the WS hot wire tool. I would like to try the Foam Factory hot knife but will go with the longer 6 inch tool. I've found that I can use the less expensive white bead foam wherever I don't need structural strength provided by the blue/pink foam. This also means I can make use of free scrap packing foam like you used for practice. The hot wire is ideal for white foam because it avoids all of the tiny white beads produced when using a rasp. I usually cover the foam with plaster gauze. This protects the foam. It also means I can use plaster to mount the casting in place and blend it into the surrounding area all in one step.

  • @allenbarnes7202
    @allenbarnes7202 3 роки тому +1

    I model in foam, but use a surfoam rasp and knives, no hot wire tools

  • @BeanieDraws
    @BeanieDraws 5 років тому +1

    This kind of reminds me of the train scene in Goldeneye. Derek Meddings used a model track location for some of the shots of that scene. :)

    • @RonsTrainsNThings
      @RonsTrainsNThings  5 років тому

      Hi, Beanie. That is interesting. Before CGI I suppose modeled were used a lot in film making.

  • @rdg2102
    @rdg2102 5 років тому +1

    You could also add a "foreground" piece (or several) that isn't attached, it just butts up against what you have now and put structures or other scenery on it, and use the one you are building as a backdrop to the foreground piece.

  • @stevenV57
    @stevenV57 4 роки тому +1

    I have a tip to pass along instead of using a screw to plug the nozzle on a tube of caulk I use a large red wire nut it screws on perfect and tight and keeps your caulk from drying out.

  • @BALD8BIL
    @BALD8BIL 5 років тому +1

    I have not tried the tools i would like to get and try them out one day

  • @donaldshroyer8633
    @donaldshroyer8633 2 роки тому +2

    Perhaps the tools are material dependent, but the hot wire tool I tried on dry floral foam did not yield satisfactory results. Often, the foam burned before it cut. I found I had much better results using a 9mm utility knife with a long blade.

    • @RonsTrainsNThings
      @RonsTrainsNThings  2 роки тому

      Yes, it varies depending on the type of foam. Works great on Styrofoam and extruded construction foam. Works ok of Great Stuff. Never tried it on floral foam.

  • @JoeG-firehousewhiskey
    @JoeG-firehousewhiskey 5 років тому +1

    I like that cellulose mixture you had, is it a home made mixture?

    • @RonsTrainsNThings
      @RonsTrainsNThings  5 років тому +2

      Yes, Celluclay, latex paint, and a little white glue.

  • @Mercatoyd
    @Mercatoyd 3 роки тому +1

    Great info here Ron as I am nearly at this step in my shelf layout. In hind sight..how do you like using the spray foam as an adhesive?

    • @RonsTrainsNThings
      @RonsTrainsNThings  3 роки тому +1

      Honestly, it works but it is not my favorite. I prefer to glue foam to foam with Styrogoo from Hot Wire Foam Factory. There is a link to them in the description to the video.

    • @Mercatoyd
      @Mercatoyd 3 роки тому

      @@RonsTrainsNThings Thanks Ron..I have never heard of Styrogoo...I wll have to check that out.. Thanks again. Tom

  • @tomkibbe835
    @tomkibbe835 4 роки тому

    How do you take backing off yellow foam, which is less expensive than pink extruded foam? Tom Kibbe

  • @seanspennywisemiserrr
    @seanspennywisemiserrr 5 років тому +1

    Another great bid Ron. The great stuff expanding foam you used, I couldn't tell, was it the stuff designed for windows and doors ( low expansion ) or the high expansion?

    • @RonsTrainsNThings
      @RonsTrainsNThings  5 років тому

      I have used both, they both work for this application equally well. I would use which ever you can get for less money.

    • @seanspennywisemiserrr
      @seanspennywisemiserrr 5 років тому +1

      Thank you Ron. Was concerned about the high expansion soon foam warping the foam board.

    • @RonsTrainsNThings
      @RonsTrainsNThings  5 років тому +1

      @@seanspennywisemiserrr You will need to weight or clamp the foam as it cures, but I've never seen it warp.

  • @flyboy2610
    @flyboy2610 5 років тому +1

    Looks good, Ron! Try not to breathe those foam fumes. They aren't too good for you.

    • @danhampson7875
      @danhampson7875 5 років тому +1

      Yeah.. Check your foam, Ron. Lots of it contains fire retardant which is very toxic, very bioaccumulative and very persistent. Outlawed in the EU. I don't know what the situation is in the States, whether substitutes are used.

    • @RonsTrainsNThings
      @RonsTrainsNThings  5 років тому

      I failed to mention using these in a well ventilated area. I had a fan on low blowing the fumes away from me and toward an open window.

  • @manythingwrong
    @manythingwrong 7 місяців тому

    what is the type of foam used ?

  • @douggottlieb
    @douggottlieb 2 роки тому

    Does heating foam create health risk? Thanks

  • @billlane7786
    @billlane7786 5 років тому +2

    Foam is a great material for scenery but please beware of the fumes created while cutting with a hot wire.

  • @funnelbeaker9839
    @funnelbeaker9839 2 роки тому

    toxic fumes?