Description

Youll learn how to build backdrops from hardboard, tape seams, add display lighting, install a valence, paint clouds with an airbrush, and install photo-backdrop scenery.

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In Mastering
Scenery Basics: Backdrops Vol. 2,
the MRVP crew uses new materials and faces new challenges. Follow along as David
and Cody, along with guest Jay Smith work together to add a backdrop to our
Winston-Salem Southbound project railroad. Along the way youll learn how to
build backdrops from hardboard, tape seams, add display lighting, install a
valence, paint clouds with an airbrush, and install photo-backdrop scenery.
These techniques can be applied to layouts large and small!

Part 1: Install a hardboard backdrop

Part 2: Taping seams

Part 3: Adding lighting

Part 4: Prime and paint

Part 5: Weight and balance issues

Part 6: Airbrushing clouds

Part 7: Working with photo backdrops

Approximate Running Time: 1:20