I'm gearing up to help my 75 year old father build his first (mine too) HO scale layout. I had Tyco trains in the 70s and 80s but we were never serious about it, so we're learning on the go here. This foam method looks to be the easiest thing we could handle. Thanks!
I really wish you people who post these "How-to" videos would respond to the people who take the time to watch, vote, and respond to your videos. We ask questions to seek advice, and you completely ignore the very people who help you out. I don't understand it.
@@paulsteinweg **I am so very sorry,. I didn't look hard enough (or long enough) to see that yes, you do respond to questions, and I apolgize, deeply. ** I was hoping to ask 2 questions, of you, regarding the foam. if you could tell about how long it takes for the foam to dry before we can start shaping and cutting it. The other is, is there a reasonable amount of foam in each can to cover an area? I'm trying build an HO scale model of the area in Dallas, Texas known as the assassination site of President Kennedy Dealey Plaza (just the northern portion of it). It's about 600'x400' The "Grassy Knoll" is going to be the most difficult portion, because gradual rise the areafrom right to left if facing it. In HO scale, the 600' x 400' equals about 7'x5' if my calculation is corret. ** Again, I do aplogize for my laziness in not looking more carefully at the comments in order to see that you do, in fact, respond to questions asked by people who view your videos. I hope you'll forgive me for my mistake. Thank you so much for your reply and for your time, Sir.**
@@IwshIcldstrtover Sounds like a cool modeling idea. I went to the plaza about 8 years ago to check that out. Just like the pictures. The foam is best left overnight to fully cure. Then you can cut and shape. If you need a smoother surface, then you can always spread some drywall compound over that.
@@paulsteinweg That's awesome that you went there to check out the plaza. Thanks ever so much for your advice. on the foam, and the adding drywall for smoother surface. This will help a lot.
Very Nice, I am planning a retro Lionel layout for the garage and appreciate you sharing your go-to tools and techniques. BTW, nice backdrops, where did you get them?
Backdrops were from a website under that name. You can select multiple versions and also piece them together to mix between. The music was from stock unlicensed source my daughter found
Great video I am getting back into model trains after quite a few years and I just got a Lion chief set to start with and I am excited to get going again. Your layout gave me some great ideas.
Hello from Bali, Indonesia. Nice video. I saw another video where a modeler used a butane torch to shape the XPF foam surface. I wonder if the techniques would combine (depending on the flamibility characteristics of spray foam).
This might be my favorite O Gauge medium-sized layout I've ever seen. Really takes advantage of the space and brings it up from being a flat 2D set of track!
Hello Paul, I really enjoyed the tour of your platform. You did a fantastic job on creating a beautiful railroad. The kids must play for hours with the trains. Thanks for sharing! Frank👍
We tried this method on an N-Trak module a few years ago. Use with caution. The foam continues to grow for months after you spray it. We added some rock castings in a cut and little skim of spackling to smooth some places it out. Both cracked in a few weeks and continued too months later. It took about 6 months before the spray foam stabilized.
I have been watching so many videos on creating scenery and without a question, your technique is the best!! Your end results looking amazingly realistic. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for your comments. I also like using the sheets of insulation to build up segments first. Helps to create more 3d look. Check out my 1st video on how I did strews by carving into the foam sheet like actual road construction. Then, used driveway crack filler to make pavement. It is a fun hobby. I will do a separate segment on that.
This has been so far the best how-to do spray foam ive come across. Short, simple and to the point, no muss no fuss. A fast and fantastic technique that i have added to our playlist now. Thank you for sharing 😊
Thank you so much for posting this. I just had a 12x10 table built for my O gauge train set (Lionel Super Chief) and thru the holidays collected all the styrofoam I could get my hands on. I am in the process of finding the right layout for the train and once I get that right I then have to add the layout for the Carrera slot car track thats going to accompany it. I am looking for accessories ideas and I sure am going to keep yours in mind. Thanks again for posting this.
I'm helping my 12 yr old make a diorama of alcatraz Island so this is invaluable!!
Spray foam..... UNSUBSCRIBED. 🤨
If you cover it right away with Saran wrap, you can form it with your hands. Also, when you mist it with water you can form it when it’s still wet.
I'm helping my 12 yr old make a diorama of alcatraz Island....this video was a nice surprise but your tip made it that much better! Thank u 😊
I'm gearing up to help my 75 year old father build his first (mine too) HO scale layout. I had Tyco trains in the 70s and 80s but we were never serious about it, so we're learning on the go here. This foam method looks to be the easiest thing we could handle. Thanks!
Well done job
I really wish you people who post these "How-to" videos would respond to the people who take the time to watch, vote, and respond to your videos. We ask questions to seek advice, and you completely ignore the very people who help you out. I don't understand it.
Hey I am very sorry I missed a question from you. I looked down the list and did see anything from you.
@@paulsteinweg **I am so very sorry,. I didn't look hard enough (or long enough) to see that yes, you do respond to questions, and I apolgize, deeply. ** I was hoping to ask 2 questions, of you, regarding the foam. if you could tell about how long it takes for the foam to dry before we can start shaping and cutting it. The other is, is there a reasonable amount of foam in each can to cover an area? I'm trying build an HO scale model of the area in Dallas, Texas known as the assassination site of President Kennedy Dealey Plaza (just the northern portion of it). It's about 600'x400' The "Grassy Knoll" is going to be the most difficult portion, because gradual rise the areafrom right to left if facing it. In HO scale, the 600' x 400' equals about 7'x5' if my calculation is corret. ** Again, I do aplogize for my laziness in not looking more carefully at the comments in order to see that you do, in fact, respond to questions asked by people who view your videos. I hope you'll forgive me for my mistake. Thank you so much for your reply and for your time, Sir.**
@@IwshIcldstrtover Sounds like a cool modeling idea. I went to the plaza about 8 years ago to check that out. Just like the pictures. The foam is best left overnight to fully cure. Then you can cut and shape. If you need a smoother surface, then you can always spread some drywall compound over that.
@@paulsteinweg That's awesome that you went there to check out the plaza. Thanks ever so much for your advice. on the foam, and the adding drywall for smoother surface. This will help a lot.
Great video, I'm mostly working on slot car tracks, but the principle is the same :) Love the work you have done with your track.
Thanks great video
Not very realistic.
About 15 20 20 minutes
looking good. Great idea
Very nice thank you for sharing
Wow wow wow
Wunderbar. Bitte mehr davon.
Very Nice, I am planning a retro Lionel layout for the garage and appreciate you sharing your go-to tools and techniques. BTW, nice backdrops, where did you get them?
Backdrops were from a website under that name. You can select multiple versions and also piece them together to mix between. The music was from stock unlicensed source my daughter found
What is the music from? I’m assuming it’s a licensed song
Paul, great instruction vid. The woodland scenic turf, do you use the acrylic not yet dried to hold the turf in place?
I just used a watered down white glue. Woodland scenics and others sell a static tool to make them rise up.
This is beautiful and nostalgic this is like dollhouses for guys 😅
I love the layout and your tips in building it. Very helpful and an enjoyable podcast. Thanks.
Great info - You know your "STUFF" NO pun intended. Please do more. You could do great!
Great video I am getting back into model trains after quite a few years and I just got a Lion chief set to start with and I am excited to get going again. Your layout gave me some great ideas.
you could share the layout size ? 4' x 8' or whatever ? It would be appreciated, thanks
The layout is 7x16. That allows for the best radius track on the outside.
Really lovely layout and very well done,it looks fantastic ! Greetings from Portsmouth England 🏴
LMAO... You're pathetic! NFI!
Hello from Bali, Indonesia. Nice video. I saw another video where a modeler used a butane torch to shape the XPF foam surface. I wonder if the techniques would combine (depending on the flamibility characteristics of spray foam).
Incredible project and very inspirational. Thank you for sharing!
Paul, hope your trains still work! Where have you been? We miss your knowledge sharing.
Great job. It’s giving me some good ideas thanks!
Nice layout and nice presentation. Thanks for posting. Looks like a great amount of fun
[thank, you for you're video]👍
Thank you so much for sharing! Would you happen to be a Big Band Drummer???
Can the dry foam be shaped with a wire foam cutter, too?
I have not tried, but I don’t see why not.
This might be my favorite O Gauge medium-sized layout I've ever seen. Really takes advantage of the space and brings it up from being a flat 2D set of track!
Hello Paul, I really enjoyed the tour of your platform. You did a fantastic job on creating a beautiful railroad. The kids must play for hours with the trains. Thanks for sharing! Frank👍
Great video
Great layout! Awesome 'tip', I'll be using spray foam for my layout.
Very nice. I
Outstanding video enjoyed the process and detail you achieved…..just got all the materials to do my own track…..thanks 🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️
Can the dry foam be shaped with a wire foam cutter, too?
I assume it could. I suspect it might get a bit messy. Easy to carve with a knife or multitool saw
Very informative, thank you. Snowy greetings from mi.
We tried this method on an N-Trak module a few years ago. Use with caution. The foam continues to grow for months after you spray it. We added some rock castings in a cut and little skim of spackling to smooth some places it out. Both cracked in a few weeks and continued too months later. It took about 6 months before the spray foam stabilized.
Awesome thanks
I have been watching so many videos on creating scenery and without a question, your technique is the best!! Your end results looking amazingly realistic. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for your comments. I also like using the sheets of insulation to build up segments first. Helps to create more 3d look. Check out my 1st video on how I did strews by carving into the foam sheet like actual road construction. Then, used driveway crack filler to make pavement. It is a fun hobby. I will do a separate segment on that.
Oops. Meant to say streets.
@@paulsteinweg I will check it out. That sounds really interesting!
Piekna makieta, swietna praca. Pozdrawiam
Thanks Paul! Great video and great information! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 With greetings from Kansas Peter
Can the dry foam be shaped with a wire foam cutter, too?
I am sure it can. Needs to totally dry 1st.
Thanks Paul!@@paulsteinweg
Very nice. I
This has been so far the best how-to do spray foam ive come across. Short, simple and to the point, no muss no fuss. A fast and fantastic technique that i have added to our playlist now. Thank you for sharing 😊
If you mist the foam with water you can smooth it or shape it with your hand before it dries.
How long do you have before it dries and you can’t mold it?
Thank you so much for posting this. I just had a 12x10 table built for my O gauge train set (Lionel Super Chief) and thru the holidays collected all the styrofoam I could get my hands on. I am in the process of finding the right layout for the train and once I get that right I then have to add the layout for the Carrera slot car track thats going to accompany it. I am looking for accessories ideas and I sure am going to keep yours in mind. Thanks again for posting this.