Rock molds aren't difficult to produce. You'll need a little patients, a few tools and I'll supply you with the basics. In order to save some time I'll review the most popular method while taking note of the lesser used techniques.
Before you begin the molding process, you'll need to venture out and find natural organic rocks to represent the landscape of your prototype scene. A great place to start is... you guessed it, the front yard. Many modelers have luck finding suitable castings right under their noses. It's all to possible you may not have any luck this close to home so it may be necessary to dawn your hiking gear and go for a little walk. Either way you'll more than likely find a winner somewhere in the real world.
When you locate your specimen begin the process by cleaning the rocks surface in order to craft a true to form molding. Once clean pull out your liquid latex and baste a coat over your clean rock surface. Let dry, then repeat at least two more times.
Once you've completed cleaning and latex is applied, cover mold with a layer of gauze then latex. If you apply a fifth and sixth layer then you'll have a molding worthy of production!
I know what you must be thinking... it sounds like a heck of a lot of work and to some it may be, so here is your alternative. Go to your nearest hobby shop or model train dealer and purchase a pre-fabricated mold or purchase one online!
If you're looking to really save, simply reduce the number of molds you purchase or build by taking your purchased or hand built molds and splitting it into pieces or simply flip it around.
When incorporating this technique remember to line the rock replicas in a pattern that is random enough to be considered natural.
That's it my friend... I hope this helps in your quest for realistic rock scenes for your model train layouts. Just remember to provide your layout with the illusion of individuality and you'll head and shoulders above most.
Before you begin the molding process, you'll need to venture out and find natural organic rocks to represent the landscape of your prototype scene. A great place to start is... you guessed it, the front yard. Many modelers have luck finding suitable castings right under their noses. It's all to possible you may not have any luck this close to home so it may be necessary to dawn your hiking gear and go for a little walk. Either way you'll more than likely find a winner somewhere in the real world.
When you locate your specimen begin the process by cleaning the rocks surface in order to craft a true to form molding. Once clean pull out your liquid latex and baste a coat over your clean rock surface. Let dry, then repeat at least two more times.
Once you've completed cleaning and latex is applied, cover mold with a layer of gauze then latex. If you apply a fifth and sixth layer then you'll have a molding worthy of production!
I know what you must be thinking... it sounds like a heck of a lot of work and to some it may be, so here is your alternative. Go to your nearest hobby shop or model train dealer and purchase a pre-fabricated mold or purchase one online!
If you're looking to really save, simply reduce the number of molds you purchase or build by taking your purchased or hand built molds and splitting it into pieces or simply flip it around.
When incorporating this technique remember to line the rock replicas in a pattern that is random enough to be considered natural.
That's it my friend... I hope this helps in your quest for realistic rock scenes for your model train layouts. Just remember to provide your layout with the illusion of individuality and you'll head and shoulders above most.
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