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Rocks and Basic Scenery Made Easy DVD
Description:
I show you the tools and techniques needed to build rocks on your model railroad. This video tape is chock-full of easy step-by-step methods for adding realistic rocks to your layout. I show you how to install the rock castings, color them, and then add details to blend them into the surrounding scenery.
Topics covered:
- Build a lightweight scenic support.
- Use Rigid Wrap to cover the scenic base.
- Cast rocks in rubber molds.
- Apply the rock castings.
- Use lightweight Gypsolite for scenic texture.
- Paint the rocks, a revised guide using his water-soluble methods.
- Detail around the rocks with foam putty.
Each tape contains a Quick Reference card listing the tools and materials used, paint mixing formulas, and addresses of suppliers. 50 minutes - DVD
Reviews:
By Ric Zimmerman, May 2014
Highly recommended. Very good video about weathering, with
some unique concepts not always included in the general literature.
Worth watching.
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