Over the weekend, for the first time I used sculptamold after watching your video. I did purchased a rather large quantity of it since I am constructing a large layout. I was skeptical at first and had used plain plaster more or less for this same purpose but I will say I am very impressed with sculptamold and how easy it is to work with. It seems to allow a longer time to work with than a mix of plaster as it tends to set up much quicker. One lesson I learned very quickly is not to mix up too much at a time. Since it is much easier to mix up than regular plaster I don't mind the smaller quantities to work with, as I find it is just about starting to set as I finish up what I have mixed up. This stuff is ideal for smoothing out the rough areas between the layers of foam board and smoothing the stepping to the next level. Patience is key but the most difficult thing I found with working with sculptamold was resisting the temptation to eat it.
I know what you mean.For years I dipped scraps of paper towels in hydrocal and draped it over crumpled newspapers to create landforms. Now foam insulation board and Sculptamold have made it a lot easier. Glad it works for you too.
Somehow I don't see this as "watching paint dry." The anticipation keeps me watching, along with your descriptive patter. Also, I am almost to this point with my layout; very timely and informative for me! I'm just hoping this will help me even though I have some elevated track (Woodland Scenics grades/inclines) and mountain-building to do. All in 4' x 8'.
Yes, I considered speeding those sections up but would have had to mute the audio so decide to leave it alone. On the next go around I think I will try tinting the Sculptamold and then not have to paint it.
Nice work Larry sculptamold is great stuff in my opinion i have used it on my layout another plaster you could try is a grout mix just mix it up so it is on the thick side and that should work well just an idea i have done it on my layout.
Looking good, but I like to put the paint ing the plaster to give it color too and this will prevent chips from showing off so much....thanks for sharing 👍
I am having alot of fun doing these and lear i g a lot about GWR operations along the way. However I am thinking hat after the first of the year I may need to dial back a little. Charlie Bishop is only doing a video ever week or two and Richard at Everard Junction manages one about once a month. I have now hit 12000 subscribers and to keep it growing I know I would need to keep pushing out the content. In winter and with COVID raging I really don’t want to get out and do much else, but once spring comes I hope to have had the jab and will be able to resume close to a normal life. At that point there will be a lot more desire to spend time outside the basement.
Hi Larry great video again, I've very much been enjoying the build. Someone has probably told you before, but just in case. Because the channel is set to 'Kids safe' and suitable for under 13s, youtube no longer allows you to click the bell for notifications, it is greyed out.
@@TheDCCGuy I know a few channels have had to remove the 'suitable for under 13s' to enable the bell notifications. Just thought I'd let you know as it's a shame TH-cam have changed that option
I checked and mine is still set as not for under 13. I also used a second account to subscribe to my channel and the bell worked as expected. Yes it is gray but I think that is just the color they use. When I clicked it the selection options came up and worked. I also still get popup notifications when a video is posted so it all seems to still be working for my channel.
@@TheDCCGuy very strange Larry. Just tried again and still has a line through the bell, and when u click on it, it says the following "This action is turned off for content that is made for children". The Joy's of youtube.
Hello Larry: I was holding my breath while you were cutting the foam board. I was afraid that the utility knife would slip and you would cut yourself. There is an old saying that navy bos’n’s often recite, “Cut towards your chum, not your thumb”! I’ve just started to watch your videos and I’m enjoying them very much. Kindest regards.
Thanks, but but I too was keeping an eye on the blade and making sure that if it slipped it would not do any damage to me. I had a #17 chisel blade slip once and it ended up impaled in my thumb, still no feeling there. I learned my lesson on that one and try to always cut away from me or at an angle that will deflect the blade away from me.
Nice work, still enjoying the build. I found it rather funny after you "Let's Build A Model Railroad" how many other you tubers followed. Yours is still the best and most basic an ordinary Joe can follow to make a nice setup.
Great videos! I have an old layout with 1/4" plywood. I sort of remember being able to do contorting by removing some of the plywood or lowering it somehow. Can you explain that technique to some of us with older layouts. Thanks
If you want to build a hill just cut out the pieces as you desire and glue them just like I did. To go down if you would like to model a river or ravine, then cut out the section following the desired lines of the stream. Then attach blocks of wood to the underside of the layout spaced thick enough to get the desired depth. Next add a sheet of plywood under the blocks to form the bottom of your stream or ravine. Finally use pieces of foam and Sculptamold like I did to create the shape,of the stream or ravine. I did an article,on doing this exact thing in the October 2014 Model Railroader.
I am new to model railroading and it would be helpful if you could also briefly mention the brands of paint, craft knife, etc. you are using in your tutorial. Thank you. 😊
Good question. It is something I have not tried with Sculptamold but I have done it with other patching plasters with no issues. In those cases I used acrylic paint in a tube and just squeezed out a blob. That would also prevent white spots if the Sculptamold gets chipped.
I love using Sculptamold for scenery over plaster. However if your laying static grass you would want to use one single paint color to avoid seeing the harsh paint lines.
I have used electric carving knives and steak knives in the past and finally settled on the small razor knife. The others seem to generate more fine foam particles to clean. As with all knives you need to watch the cutting edge and avoid accidents.
Suggestion, Why don’t you link where you get your supplies i.e. liquid nail, scuptamold, etc. Studies have shown that using links increase viewership! Remember the video is for the viewership ....... at first your mixing bowl blocked what you were doing, don’t assume all viewers know what to do. Very informative.
The kinds of items you mention are so commonly available I assume most folks with any interest can find them easily. Most of what I buy comes from either Amazon, eBay, a local hardware store, or a hobby shop. They even sell Sculptamold at Walmart! I generally provide links in the description for hard to find things or give the website address during the video for others. If you can’t find something then just ask and I will respond, but a simlpe Google search will usually get you a local source faster, that’s how I find them. Just open your browser, type in Sculptamold, and hit return-you will get plenty of local sources for it, same for Liquid Nails, etc. Also those who use the Roku app to view TH-cam cannot view the description to get links and the rest can usually get more info faster from a simple Google search.
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Over the weekend, for the first time I used sculptamold after watching your video. I did purchased a rather large quantity of it since I am constructing a large layout. I was skeptical at first and had used plain plaster more or less for this same purpose but I will say I am very impressed with sculptamold and how easy it is to work with. It seems to allow a longer time to work with than a mix of plaster as it tends to set up much quicker. One lesson I learned very quickly is not to mix up too much at a time. Since it is much easier to mix up than regular plaster I don't mind the smaller quantities to work with, as I find it is just about starting to set as I finish up what I have mixed up. This stuff is ideal for smoothing out the rough areas between the layers of foam board and smoothing the stepping to the next level. Patience is key but the most difficult thing I found with working with sculptamold was resisting the temptation to eat it.
I know what you mean.For years I dipped scraps of paper towels in hydrocal and draped it over crumpled newspapers to create landforms. Now foam insulation board and Sculptamold have made it a lot easier. Glad it works for you too.
Larry may I say thank you. You are a great teacher.
Somehow I don't see this as "watching paint dry." The anticipation keeps me watching, along with your descriptive patter. Also, I am almost to this point with my layout; very timely and informative for me! I'm just hoping this will help me even though I have some elevated track (Woodland Scenics grades/inclines) and mountain-building to do. All in 4' x 8'.
Yes, I considered speeding those sections up but would have had to mute the audio so decide to leave it alone. On the next go around I think I will try tinting the Sculptamold and then not have to paint it.
I‘m loving this series! Great idea to paint with the base color of the primary scenery base colour.
Another great video!
Really enjoy watching these videos
👍👍👍
This has been a very informative video and a great help to me. Thanks so much for sharing your methods and techniques!
Good video Larry using green was new to me as a technique .
Great video, you make it look so easy!
Nice work Larry sculptamold is great stuff in my opinion i have used it on my layout another plaster you could try is a grout mix just mix it up so it is on the thick side and that should work well just an idea i have done it on my layout.
Yes, I have seen a couple of videos where grout was used. Lots of colors available too.
Looking good, but I like to put the paint ing the plaster to give it color too and this will prevent chips from showing off so much....thanks for sharing 👍
Thanks Larry, another absorbing Video, judging by your TH-cam output recently I suspect your Christmas Preparations might be suffering.......
I am having alot of fun doing these and lear i g a lot about GWR operations along the way. However I am thinking hat after the first of the year I may need to dial back a little. Charlie Bishop is only doing a video ever week or two and Richard at Everard Junction manages one about once a month. I have now hit 12000 subscribers and to keep it growing I know I would need to keep pushing out the content. In winter and with COVID raging I really don’t want to get out and do much else, but once spring comes I hope to have had the jab and will be able to resume close to a normal life. At that point there will be a lot more desire to spend time outside the basement.
Hi Larry great video again, I've very much been enjoying the build. Someone has probably told you before, but just in case. Because the channel is set to 'Kids safe' and suitable for under 13s, youtube no longer allows you to click the bell for notifications, it is greyed out.
I need to update that section to reflect that. Maybe I should change the setting so it will allow notifications?
@@TheDCCGuy I know a few channels have had to remove the 'suitable for under 13s' to enable the bell notifications. Just thought I'd let you know as it's a shame TH-cam have changed that option
I checked and mine is still set as not for under 13. I also used a second account to subscribe to my channel and the bell worked as expected. Yes it is gray but I think that is just the color they use. When I clicked it the selection options came up and worked. I also still get popup notifications when a video is posted so it all seems to still be working for my channel.
@@TheDCCGuy very strange Larry. Just tried again and still has a line through the bell, and when u click on it, it says the following "This action is turned off for content that is made for children". The Joy's of youtube.
Maybe they think you’re a 12 year old!😉
Hello Larry: I was holding my breath while you were cutting the foam board. I was afraid that the utility knife would slip and you would cut yourself. There is an old saying that navy bos’n’s often recite, “Cut towards your chum, not your thumb”! I’ve just started to watch your videos and I’m enjoying them very much. Kindest regards.
Thanks, but but I too was keeping an eye on the blade and making sure that if it slipped it would not do any damage to me. I had a #17 chisel blade slip once and it ended up impaled in my thumb, still no feeling there. I learned my lesson on that one and try to always cut away from me or at an angle that will deflect the blade away from me.
I was pretty sure that you would be careful. I’ve also learnt that painful lesson about working with sharp tools. Best regards.
[thank, you for youre great helpful video.]
Nice work, still enjoying the build. I found it rather funny after you "Let's Build A Model Railroad" how many other you tubers followed. Yours is still the best and most basic an ordinary Joe can follow to make a nice setup.
Larry this was a fantastic video. I was wondering what i could use to cover sides of the risers as well as make small mountains.
Great videos! I have an old layout with 1/4" plywood. I sort of remember being able to do contorting by removing some of the plywood or lowering it somehow. Can you explain that technique to some of us with older layouts. Thanks
If you want to build a hill just cut out the pieces as you desire and glue them just like I did. To go down if you would like to model a river or ravine, then cut out the section following the desired lines of the stream. Then attach blocks of wood to the underside of the layout spaced thick enough to get the desired depth. Next add a sheet of plywood under the blocks to form the bottom of your stream or ravine. Finally use pieces of foam and Sculptamold like I did to create the shape,of the stream or ravine. I did an article,on doing this exact thing in the October 2014 Model Railroader.
I am new to model railroading and it would be helpful if you could also briefly mention the brands of paint, craft knife, etc. you are using in your tutorial. Thank you. 😊
Lemon or lime juice (about 20-30 drops) is supposed to slow down the curing - I haven't had a chance to try it for myself yet...
I’m going to go ahead and comment
Is it possible to mix in the green paint with the Sculptamold and then stir and apply to the foam? This would eliminate the painting process.
Good question. It is something I have not tried with Sculptamold but I have done it with other patching plasters with no issues. In those cases I used acrylic paint in a tube and just squeezed out a blob. That would also prevent white spots if the Sculptamold gets chipped.
Is it me or is Larry a really fast painter?
I love using Sculptamold for scenery over plaster. However if your laying static grass you would want to use one single paint color to avoid seeing the harsh paint lines.
Wait until Friday and I’ll show you how it works.
what paint brand did you use?
It is a Valspar but any latex acrylic will be fine. Just dig around in the paint samples or even the returns bin.
An electric carving knife is a pretty good foam cutting tool.
I have used electric carving knives and steak knives in the past and finally settled on the small razor knife. The others seem to generate more fine foam particles to clean. As with all knives you need to watch the cutting edge and avoid accidents.
Suggestion,
Why don’t you link where you get your supplies i.e. liquid nail, scuptamold, etc. Studies have shown that using links increase viewership! Remember the video is for the viewership ....... at first your mixing bowl blocked what you were doing, don’t assume all viewers know what to do. Very informative.
The kinds of items you mention are so commonly available I assume most folks with any interest can find them easily. Most of what I buy comes from either Amazon, eBay, a local hardware store, or a hobby shop. They even sell Sculptamold at Walmart! I generally provide links in the description for hard to find things or give the website address during the video for others. If you can’t find something then just ask and I will respond, but a simlpe Google search will usually get you a local source faster, that’s how I find them. Just open your browser, type in Sculptamold, and hit return-you will get plenty of local sources for it, same for Liquid Nails, etc. Also those who use the Roku app to view TH-cam cannot view the description to get links and the rest can usually get more info faster from a simple Google search.
Move the bowl-can’t see anything!