Rocks can be simulated a variety of ways. Some techniques are seemingly more popular than others.To save time and in order to prevent writers cramp I will give you a play by play on the most popular technique.
Firstly, before any molding is attempted, you'll need to identify the type of rock formation and general landscape required. Secondly, locate a suitable rock or small bolder to use as a template for your mold. If safe to say that there is an ample amount to choose from if you venture out your front door or even go as far to take a sample from your prototype. Either way make sure you choose a foundation that closely resembles your desired effect.
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.
Upon completion of first few layers of latex, grab some gauze from your arsenal and cover evenly over portion of rock you wish to mold! When done covering rock with gauze go after another layer or two of latex!
If you're thinking to yourself this sounds like a great deal of work... then never fear as you may purchase prefab moldings in any train shop or most hobby shops around the country or online.
To reduce cost and save time take existing mold and change it's positions by inverting or alternating between two or three molds instead of purchasing eight or nine separate moldings.
When choosing this method dint forget to randomize your placement of molds. This will create the illusion of individuality.
Following these techniques will provide you with the truest molds and the most efficient applications to provide your layout with realistic rock formations. - 33381
Firstly, before any molding is attempted, you'll need to identify the type of rock formation and general landscape required. Secondly, locate a suitable rock or small bolder to use as a template for your mold. If safe to say that there is an ample amount to choose from if you venture out your front door or even go as far to take a sample from your prototype. Either way make sure you choose a foundation that closely resembles your desired effect.
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.
Upon completion of first few layers of latex, grab some gauze from your arsenal and cover evenly over portion of rock you wish to mold! When done covering rock with gauze go after another layer or two of latex!
If you're thinking to yourself this sounds like a great deal of work... then never fear as you may purchase prefab moldings in any train shop or most hobby shops around the country or online.
To reduce cost and save time take existing mold and change it's positions by inverting or alternating between two or three molds instead of purchasing eight or nine separate moldings.
When choosing this method dint forget to randomize your placement of molds. This will create the illusion of individuality.
Following these techniques will provide you with the truest molds and the most efficient applications to provide your layout with realistic rock formations. - 33381
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