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And I normally use a thin, wedge shaped cushion to straghten the back too. Troels Kirk Näsum, Sweden Country: Sweden | Posts: 4928 kirk Fireman Posted - 08/06/2009 :  3:35:36 PM   Well, finally some progress: Having installed lights along the long Convers side, tonight I got the brushes working again. First I sketched the major clouds' outlines, then starting with the transition to the evening backdrop gave the blue in between clouds it's first coat. I use a medium blue colormix in the middle, then add a little ultramarine at the very top, and add more and more white the lower I get. Continued like that all the way down the 8 meter (27 feet)wall, then gave the right/lower parts of the clouds a quick smear of grey (a warmer grey the further I went to the left, nearer the morning sky of Cranberry on the remaining wall). You can see the immedeate depth the grey shading adds to the clouds. When the paint is dry tomorrow, I'll repeat the procedure to get the finish softer and nicer, then begin elaborating the highlight parts of the clouds with a warm white, add some haze by the horizon etc. Troels Kirk Näsum, Sweden Country: Sweden | Posts: 4928 Frederic Testard Engineer Premium Member Posted - 08/06/2009 :  5:42:59 PM   What a huge progress on the backdrop, Troels! Indeed the clouds look a bit "hard" on the pictures, but now that I know better your technique, I think I can imagine what the "softening process" will lead to. One of the most amazing things with this backdrop is that while the clouds look very large on the pictures, their size seems quite natural when you see the place in person. It's easy to forget when we model how huge some things can be in real life. As always, I think we're all looking forward to see more progress on this layout... Country: France | Posts: 17652 Leo Starrenburg Crew Chief Posted - 08/07/2009 :  09:09:53 AM   Looking great Kirk ! See you're experimenting with the valances at the 'dark end', will you be using the curtains with foil on the inside ? My local timber merchant has flexible ply and mdf strips, something I'm pondering about to use. Guess you must have nearly a kiloWatt of fluorescent tubes up when you're done Kirk, I found my clouds to 'change hue' after installing the bare plywood, will change again when the scenery goes over them, hope to be able to make changes to the background after that, got myself a couple of brushes with long handles/stems(?) just in case :-) cheers, Leo. Country: | Posts: 963 andykins Fireman Posted - 08/07/2009 :  09:29:45 AM     i wish i had the space i really do sometimes Country: United Kingdom | Posts: 4279 Geezer Engineer Posted - 08/07/2009 :  09:35:40 AM   Nice background Troels.....and I have learned something as well..... I will be watching the clouds materialize.... Thanks for updates. Country: USA | Posts: 12973 David Butler Crew Chief Posted - 08/07/2009 :  09:36:06 AM   HaH, I just wish I had the time! Country: United Kingdom | Posts: 824 visman48 Fireman Posted - 08/07/2009 :  09:45:53 AM       Troels, I really like the clouds, it sets the stage and mood of the railroad. For valences, I am not sure you can get this but I use and swear by bendable plywood. It comes in 4x8 and 8x4 sheets. No I am not pulling your chain, its made to bend horizontally or vertically. Here is my bent Valence. I have a shelf system all the way along, I used simple 1x2 wood to attach the bends. I will be using it as part of my facia too. Les Country: USA | Posts: 6031 Leo Starrenburg Crew Chief Posted - 08/07/2009 :  09:51:05 AM   That's it Les ! having seen this I'm sure to use it as well, tnx for the picture ! cheers, Leo. Country: | Posts: 963 kirk Fireman Posted - 08/07/2009 :  11:23:46 AM   Thanks for the good looking valance suggestions! They sell the bendable mdf here too. I will however stick to my original plan and use a sewn fabric valance with reflective mylar backing. I've got the fabric (surplus theatre valance from my own theatre ;) and the sewing machine (yeah, and I'm the sewing one in our house!). I'll use fabric underneath the layout too eventually. It's almost free, very light, VERY reflective, and it wont get in the way when I change tubes etc. Troels Kirk Näsum, Sweden Country: Sweden | Posts: 4928 Frederic Testard Engineer Premium Member Posted - 08/07/2009 :  12:15:09 PM   In what kind of store can one buy the mylar? Country: France | Posts: 17652 kirk Fireman Posted - 08/07/2009 :  12:41:25 PM   Frédéric, the mylar is sold in ourdoors, hiking, mountaineering sorts of shops, often called space blankets. Silver on one side, gold on the other. I pay around two-three euros for mine,2x1 meters or so large. Troels Kirk Näsum, Sweden Country: Sweden | Posts: 4928 Frederic Testard Engineer Premium Member Posted - 08/07/2009 :  12:48:40 PM   Yes, I see where I should try to locate it. Your "soft" valance sounds like an excellent idea, and I think I will adopt it on my rebuilt layout. Thanks. Country: France | Posts: 17652 kirk Fireman Posted - 08/07/2009 :  3:49:32 PM   I've made some ground foam for the layout, experimenting with cool, northern colors for the Teals Cove. Blitzed foam in a blender with a little water, black, green and ochre acrylics. Pressed out the surplus color... Don't use you domestic blender! Tonight I gave the Convers background a coat more plus the beginnings of yellowish highlights. Accentuating the haze and blending the greys tomorrow to give less harsh contrasts. Troels Kirk Näsum, Sweden Country: Sweden | Posts: 4928 Sully Fireman Premium Member Posted - 08/07/2009 :  4:02:11 PM     Troels...could you please post your process for the ground foam...I will need a lot of foam for the Gauley River and would appreciate your techniques....what type of foam? How big are the pieces going into the blender?...are you using the Folk Art type of squeeze bottle acrylics found in the arts and crafts stores? 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