You’ll 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.
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 you’ll 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